41. Then, this acts on the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids such as cortisol. 42. Glucocorticoids have also been shown to have a significant impact on steroid dementia ."43. The exact mechanism regulating this glucocorticoid sensitivity lies in the Bcl-2 gene. 44. With glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid replacement, these girls will reach the age of puberty. 45. It is treated with glucocorticoids such as prednisone. 46. This is typically glucocorticoids , followed by other agents such as cyclophosphamide or azathioprine. 47. Human activity has been considered a cause of elevated levels of glucocorticoid in species. 48. So why does't glucocorticoid treatment cause the mother of all black circles? 49. Among the newer experimental treatments is the study of glucocorticoid antagonists, including mifepristone. 50. 11-Deoxycortisol acts as a glucocorticoid , though is less potent than cortisol.
