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Corticosteroids
Derivatives of Cortisol
8
Other
Not Applicable
10/19/2012

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CS reduce inflammation by decreasing
Definition
IL-1, IL-6, TNF alpha
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CS reduce leukocyte migration by decreasing
Definition
adhesion molecules; vasodilation and vascular permeability
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CS inhibit macrophage functions by suppressing
Definition
macrophage activation
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CS therepeutic uses include treating
Definition
allergy and autoimmune diseases, suppressing inflammation, preventing graft rejection
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CS adverse effets
Definition
increase risk of inflammation
Term
which cell expresses the glucocorticoid receptors?
Definition
almost every type of cell in the body
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COX, NOS, and phospholipase are ________ as as result of CS
Definition
suppressed/decreased
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CS MOA:
Definition
modify gene expression
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