The role of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and type2 isoenzymes on the pathogenesis of Cushing's syndrome - doi:10.5020/18061230.2007.p104

• Main Authors: Maria Betânia Pereira Toralles (Author), Jamile Rosário Kalil (Author), Liv Aparicio Cerqueira (Author), Crésio de Aragão Dantas Alves (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de Fortaleza, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The action of glucocorticoids is modulated by isoenzymes 11?-hidroxiesteróide desidrogenases (11?-HSD) type 1 and 2. The knowledge concerning these isoenzymes contribute to the understanding of the regulatory mechanisms involved in several disease processes of the Cushing's syndrome, such as o...