Mineralocorticoids
Description
  A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS primarily associated with the water and electrolyte balance. This is accomplished through the effect on ION TRANSPORT in renal tubules, resulting in retention of sodium and loss of potassium. Mineralocorticoid secretion is itself regulated by PLASMA VOLUME, serum potassium, and ANGIOTENSIN II.
Parents
  Hormones
Examples
  Desoxycorticosterone
Experts
  Laurence M. Demers
Harold A. Harvey
Allan Lipton
Tree Numbers
  D27.505.696.399.472.673
MeSH ID
  D008901

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