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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Cortisol
  1. SERPINA6 gene 
    ... CBG protein attaches (binds) to a hormone called cortisol, which has numerous functions, such as maintaining blood ... the body from stress, and suppressing inflammation. When cortisol is bound to CBG, the hormone is turned ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/serpina6 - Genetics
  2. CYP11B1 gene 
    ... 11-beta-hydroxylase enzyme helps produce hormones called cortisol and corticosterone. Specifically, the enzyme helps convert a molecule called 11-deoxycortisol to cortisol, and helps convert another molecule called 11-deoxycorticosterone ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/cyp11b1 - Genetics
  3. CYP21A2 gene 
    ... hydroxylase plays a role in producing hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol helps maintain blood sugar (glucose) levels, protects the ... 21-hydroxylase deficiency interfere with the production of cortisol and aldosterone. The substances that are usually used ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/cyp21a2 - Genetics
  4. GNAS gene 
    ... of higher-than-normal levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol normally helps maintain blood glucose levels, protects the body from physical stress, and suppresses inflammation. Increased cortisol levels can lead to weight gain in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/gnas - Genetics
  5. ARMC5 gene 
    ... of higher-than-normal levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol normally helps maintain blood sugar (glucose) levels, protects ... body from physical stress, and suppresses inflammation. Increased cortisol levels can lead to weight gain in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/armc5 - Genetics
  6. HSD3B2 gene 
    ... necessary for the production of many hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone, androgens, and estrogen. Cortisol has numerous functions such as maintaining energy and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/hsd3b2 - Genetics
  7. POMC gene 
    ... MC2R), stimulating the release of a hormone called cortisol. This hormone helps maintain blood sugar (glucose) levels, ... body. Without ACTH, there is a reduction in cortisol production, which leads to low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/pomc - Genetics
  8. NR3C2 gene 
    ... by non-mineralocorticoid hormones such as progesterone and cortisol. The increased mineralocorticoid receptor activity causes excessive sodium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/nr3c2 - Genetics
  9. MRAP gene 
    ... of hormones called glucocorticoids. These hormones, which include cortisol and corticosterone, aid in immune system function, play ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mrap - Genetics
  10. MC2R gene 
    ... of hormones called glucocorticoids. These hormones, which include cortisol and corticosterone, aid in immune system function, play ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/mc2r - Genetics