GLUCOCORTICOIDS
\ɡlˈuːkəkˌɔːtɪkˌɔ͡ɪdz], \ɡlˈuːkəkˌɔːtɪkˌɔɪdz], \ɡ_l_ˈuː_k_ə_k_ˌɔː_t_ɪ_k_ˌɔɪ_d_z]\
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A group of corticosteroids that affect carbohydrate metabolism (gluconeogenesis, liver glycogen deposition, elevation of blood sugar), inhibit corticotropin secretion, and possess pronounced anti-inflammatory activity. They also play a role in fat and protein metabolism, maintenance of arterial blood pressure, alteration of the connective tissue response to injury, reduction in the number of circulating lymphocytes, and functioning of the central nervous system.
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.