Tissue-Specific Actions of Glucocorticoids on Apoptosis: A Double-Edged Sword
First described for their metabolic and immunosuppressive effects, glucocorticoids are widely prescribed in clinical settings of inflammation. However, glucocorticoids are also potent inducers of apoptosis in many cell types and tissues. This review will focus on the established mechanisms of glucoc...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-03-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/2/2/202 |