cortisone

Cortisone (17-Hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone) is a corticosteroid with potent glucocorticoid activity.

Cortisone Acetate is a synthetic or semisynthetic analog of the naturally occurring cortisone hormone produced by the adrenal glands with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties. Cortisone acetate (NSC-49420) diffuses through the cell membrane and binds to nuclear glucocorticoid receptors. The receptor-ligand complex binds to promotor regions of certain genes and initiates RNA transcription. This results in an induction of synthesis of certain anti-inflammatory proteins while inhibiting the synthesis of certain inflammatory mediators.

21-Deoxy Cortisone (21-Desoxycortisone; NSC 38722) is a corticosteroid metabolite of 11-ketoprogesterone. It is generated from 11-ketoprogesterone by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoform CYP17A1, and can also be produced by oxidation via 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11β-HSD2) from 21-deoxycorticosterone. In patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a metabolic disorder characterized by a deficiency of 21-hydroxylase, levels of 21-Deoxy Cortisone are elevated.

Hydrocortisone (Cortisol) is a glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenocortex. Hydrocortisone agonizes the glucocorticoid receptor, which promotes proteolytic metabolism, gluconeogenesis, capillary wall stabilization, and renal calcium excretion, as well as suppressing immune and inflammatory responses.

Tetrahydrocortisone, the inactive metabolite of cortisone, is a product of cortisone's involvement in the stress response and its enzymatic reduction, and can be used as an indicator of cortisol metabolism.

5β-Dihydrocortisone, a sterol metabolite derived from cortisone, is produced in the liver through the action of 5β-reductase (AKR1D1).

5β-Dihydrocortisone is a sterol metabolite of cortisone produced by 5β-reductase (AKR1D1) in the liver, existing as a mixture of isomers.

Hydrocortisone acetate (Cortisol 21-acetate) is the synthetic acetate salt form of hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.

Cafedrine (Cafedrin) is found in tea and coffee and has a central nervous system stimulant effect.Cafedrine is often used in a 20:1 combination with a fixed dose of cortisone in the study of acute hypotension.