What is the function of glucocorticoids

1.	What is the function of glucocorticoids
Answer» Glucocorticoids together with mineralocorticoids are used in replacement therapy in acute or chronic adrenal insufficiency. Glucocorticoids, including a range of synthetic analogs, are also used as anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agents. As anti-inflammatory agents, they are used in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Glucocorticoids also reduce the synthesis of some proteins that directly mediate the inflammatory response.

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