11ß-HSD as a New Target in Pharmacotherapy of Metabolic Diseases.
Int J Mol Sci
; 23(16)2022 Aug 11.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2023733
ABSTRACT
Glucocorticoids (GCs), which are secreted by the adrenal cortex, are important regulators in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. For the proper functioning of the body, strict control of their release is necessary, as increased GCs levels may contribute to the development of obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and other pathological conditions contributing to the development of metabolic syndrome. 11ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I (11ß-HSD1) locally controls the availability of the active glucocorticoid, namely cortisol and corticosterone, for the glucocorticoid receptor. Therefore, the participation of 11ß-HSD1 in the development of metabolic diseases makes both this enzyme and its inhibitors attractive targets in the pharmacotherapy of the above-mentioned diseases.
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Main subject:
Metabolic Syndrome
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Metabolic Diseases
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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Ijms23168984
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