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Hydrocortisone(Cortisol)

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CAS Number 50-23-7 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1S,2R,10S,11S,14R,15S,17S)-14,17-dihydroxy-14-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-6-en-5-one
IUPAC Traditional name
hydrocortisone
Synonyms
Cortisol

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 50-23-7

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Infection
Biological Activity:
Hydrocortisone is a steroid hormone or glucocorticoid produced by the adrenal gland.It is released in response to stress, and to a low level of blood glucocorticoids. Its primary functions are to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis, suppress the immune system, and aid in fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism. It also decreases bone formation. Various synthetic forms of cortisol are used to treat a variety of different illnesses. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortisol