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Fecal Glucocorticoid Analysis: Non-invasive Adrenal Monitoring in Equids
Published on: April 25, 2016
[Glucocorticoid adrenal function and clinical implications of hydrocortisone metabolism tests in patients with
Abstract:
A glucocorticoid adrenal function was studied in 42 perimenopausal women with bronchial asthma (BA) by radioimmunoassay estimation of blood hydrocortisone levels, free and conjugated fractions of urinary hydrocortisole, 24-h excretion of overall 17-OCS and hydrocortisone metabolism index. Replacement estrogens inhibit processes of microsomal hydroxylation and reduce clearance of the introduced steroids. Replacement therapy with sex hormones conducted to correct menopause had no negative influence on hydrocortisone blood levels and its metabolism.
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