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- noun Any of a group of steroid hormones, such as cortisone, that are produced by the adrenal cortex, are involved in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, and have anti-inflammatory properties.
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- noun biochemistry Any of a group of
steroid hormones , produced by theadrenal cortex , that are involved inmetabolism and haveanti-inflammatory properties.
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- noun a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
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Examples
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Rival Actonel is one of the established treatments for the condition, known as glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
Novartis Says Study 2008
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Thornton's team, which included UO research scientist Jamie Bridgham and collaborator Eric A. Ortlund, a biochemist at A.lanta's Emory University, focused on the evolution of a protein called the glucocorticoid receptor (GR), which binds the hormone cortisol and regulates the stress response, immunity, metabolism and behavior in humans and other vertebrates.
innovations-report 2009
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The ACVD task force on canine atopic dermatitis XX: glucocorticoid pharmacotherapy.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Does Your Pet Have Allergies? Dr. Richard Palmquist 2011
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Pulmonary arteriole muscularization in lambs with diaphragmatic hernia after combined tracheal occlusion/glucocorticoid therapy.
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The soothing maternal behavior altered the glucocorticoid receptor gene.
The Chemistry of Calm M.D. Henry Emmons 2010
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One of my favorite examples of the step-by-step evolution of molecules has been the work coming out of Joe Thornton's lab on glucocorticoid receptors.
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In the one-timers, even though glucocorticoid levels had increased, new brain cells proliferated.
Thea Singer: Stress Relief and More Brain Cells? The Secret Could Be in the Bedroom Thea Singer 2010
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That the glucocorticoid levels rose but still new brain cells grew had the scientists scratching their own heads.
Thea Singer: Stress Relief and More Brain Cells? The Secret Could Be in the Bedroom Thea Singer 2010
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Numerous earlier animal studies had shown that increases in glucocorticoid levels from stressors -- predator odor, cold water, restraint -- not only inhibited neurogenesis but impaired learning and memory functions.
Thea Singer: Stress Relief and More Brain Cells? The Secret Could Be in the Bedroom Thea Singer 2010
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We could always measure your glucocorticoid levels.
leologism commented on the word glucocorticoid
This word is ridiculously fun to say.
August 14, 2008