Name | glucocorticoid metabolic process |
ID | GO_0008211 |
collection_id | 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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