reviewNew England Journal of MedicineOct 20, 2005Closed access

Antiinflammatory Action of Glucocorticoids — New Mechanisms for Old Drugs

University of North Dakota · Department of Health and Human Services

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Abstract

Glucocorticoids are among the most common therapeutic agents used in medical practice, yet their mechanisms of action are only partly understood. This review summarizes our understanding of how glucocorticoids inhibit inflammation and give rise to side effects.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Action (physics)
  • Inflammation
  • Mechanism of action
  • Pharmacology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Immunology
  • Biology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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