glucocorticoid metabolic process
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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steroid metabolic process
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glucocorticoid metabolism
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glucocorticosteroid metabolic process
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glucocorticosteroid metabolism
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