corticosterone

Noun

Meaning

secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body

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Aldosterone and corticosterone share the first part of their biosynthetic pathway. Source: Internet

Adult mice with low baseline levels of corticosterone are more likely to become dominant than are mice with high baseline corticosterone levels. Source: Internet

The last part is mediated either by the aldosterone synthase (for aldosterone ) or by the 11β-hydroxylase (for corticosterone ). Source: Internet

The glucocorticoids cortisol and corticosterone are synthesized in the zona fasciculata; their functions include the regulation of metabolism and immune system suppression. Source: Internet

In adult rats, acute injections of corticosterone promote aggressive behavior and acute reduction of corticosterone decreases aggression; however, a chronic reduction of corticosterone levels can produce abnormally aggressive behavior. Source: Internet

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