glucocorticoid metabolic process

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Nameglucocorticoid metabolic process
IDGO_0008211
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Biological process

Exact synonym

glucocorticoid metabolism, glucocorticosteroid metabolic process, glucocorticosteroid metabolism

Description

The chemical reactions and pathways involving glucocorticoids, hormonal C21 corticosteroids synthesized from cholesterol. Glucocorticoids act primarily on carbohydrate and protein metabolism, and have anti-inflammatory effects.

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