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Classic and current concepts in adrenal steroidogenesis: a reappraisal

Kater, Claudio E; Giorgi, Rafael B; Costa-Barbosa, Flavia A.

Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online); 66 (1), 2022

ABSTRACT Adrenal steroid biosynthesis and its related pathology are constant evolving disciplines. In this paper, we review classic and current concepts of adrenal steroidogenesis, plus control mechanisms of steroid pathways, distribution of unique enzymes and cofactors, and major steroid families. We hi...

Hiperplasia Suprarrenal Congénita/metabolismo, Andrógenos, Citocromo P-450 CYP11B2, Hiperaldosteronismo, Esteroides

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Cognitive functions in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Amr, Nermine Hussein; Baioumi, Alaa Youssef; Serour, Mohamed Nagy; Khalifa, Abdelgawad; Shaker, Nermine Mahmoud.

Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online); 63 (2), 2019

ABSTRACT Objective There is controversy regarding cognitive function in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). This study is aimed at the assessment of cognitive functions in children with CAH, and their relation to hydrocortisone (HC) therapy and testosterone levels. Subjects and methods ...

Hiperplasia Suprarrenal Congénita/sangre, Hiperplasia Suprarrenal Congénita/metabolismo, Hiperplasia Suprarrenal Congénita/psicología, Antiinflamatorios/administración & dosificación, Antiinflamatorios/farmacología, Estudios de Casos y Controles, Trastornos del Conocimiento/diagnóstico, Cognición/efectos de los fármacos, Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga, Hidrocortisona/administración & dosificación, Hidrocortisona/farmacología, Discapacidad Intelectual/diagnóstico, Pruebas Neuropsicológicas, Factores Socioeconómicos, Testosterona/sangre, Percepción Visual/efectos de los fármacos, Escalas de Wechsler

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