Mineralocorticoids

A group of CORTICOSTEROIDS primarily associated with 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.

Year introduced: 1967

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.696.399.472.673

MeSH Unique ID: D008901

Entry Terms:

• Mineralocorticoid
• Mineralocorticoid Effect
• Effect, Mineralocorticoid
• Mineralocorticoid Effects
• Effects, Mineralocorticoid

Previous Indexing:

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (1966)

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Mineralocorticoids