Application of glucocorticoids in patients with novel coronavirus infection: From bench to bedside
Glucocorticoids (GCs) have potential anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. There is plenty of controversy about the application of glucocorticoids in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This paper briefly summarizes the mechanism of glucocorticoids and their receptors an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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World Scientific Publishing
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Traditional Medicine and Modern Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/epdf/10.1142/S257590002030009X |
| Summary: | Glucocorticoids (GCs) have potential anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. There is plenty of controversy about the application of glucocorticoids in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This paper briefly summarizes the mechanism of glucocorticoids and their receptors and clinical applications in COVID-19. Through reviewing the current literature, our aim is to have a deeper understanding of the mechanism of GCs and their clinical applications, so as to find possible ways to enhance their efficacy and reduce drug resistance or side effects. |
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| ISSN: | 2575-9000 2575-9019 |