Glucocorticoids, 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and the aged phenotype
Cushing’s syndrome is characterised by changes in body composition and cardiovascular disease risk profiles that have similarities to the aged phenotype. 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) converts inactive glucocorticoids(GCs) to their active form (cortisone to cortisol in humans)....
Main Author: | Hassan-Smith, Zaki K. |
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University of Birmingham
2014
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Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.600361 |
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