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17-Hydroxycorticosteroids

A group of hydroxycorticosteroids bearing a hydroxy group at the 17-position. Urinary excretion of these compounds is used as an index of adrenal function. They are used systemically in the free alcohol form, but with esterification of the hydroxy groups, topical effectiveness is increased.
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17 Hydroxycorticosteroids
Networked: 179 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 17 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Gac, Pawel: 1 article (01/2020)
2. Martynowicz, Helena: 1 article (01/2020)
3. Mazur, Grzegorz: 1 article (01/2020)
4. Michalek-Zrabkowska, Monika: 1 article (01/2020)
5. Poreba, Rafal: 1 article (01/2020)
6. Smardz, Joanna: 1 article (01/2020)
7. Wieckiewicz, Mieszko: 1 article (01/2020)
8. Wojakowska, Anna: 1 article (01/2020)
9. Chen, Lei: 1 article (01/2014)
10. Li, Zongtai: 1 article (01/2014)

Related Diseases

1. Cushing Syndrome
2. Renal Insufficiency (Renal Failure)
3. Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer)
4. Hypoglycemia (Reactive Hypoglycemia)
5. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. 17-Ketosteroids (17 Ketosteroids)
2. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)
3. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
4. Androsterone
5. Androgens
6. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
7. Insulin (Novolin)
8. Dexamethasone (Maxidex)
9. Steroids
10. Ointments (Pastes)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
2. Adrenalectomy
3. Transplantation
4. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
5. Radiotherapy