glucocorticoid metabolic process
glucocorticoid metabolism
exact
glucocorticosteroid metabolic process
exact
glucocorticosteroid metabolism
exact
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.
GO:0008202
steroid metabolic process
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