Description: 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.
CAS Number: 50-23-7
Formula: C21H30O5
Molecular Weight: 362,46
References: Wang J, et al. Physiological levels of hydrocortisone maintain an optimal chondrocyte extracellular matrix metabolism. Ann Rheum Dis. 2004 Jan;63(1):61-6.