Glucocorticoid is a steroid hormone secreted by human adrenal cortex, which can regulate the biosynthesis and metabolism of sugar, fat and protein. It is called glucocorticoid because its activity of regulating sugar metabolism was first recognized by people. In addition, glucocorticoids can also regulate the inflammatory response
they are often used as anti-inflammatory drugs to treat diseases caused by immune system overreactions, such as allergies, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Glucocorticoids are also often used to fight inflammation in patients with cancer. In cells, glucocorticoids need to interact with glucocorticoid receptors to exert their physiological functions.
The definition of glucocorticoid.