Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 10 of 22 for Cortisol
  1. Cushing disease 
    ... caused by elevated levels of a hormone called cortisol, which leads to a wide variety of signs ... is caused by an increase in the hormone cortisol, which helps maintain blood sugar (glucose) levels, protects ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cushing-disease - Genetics
  2. Corticosteroid-binding globulin deficiency 
    ... CBG protein attaches (binds) to a hormone called cortisol. This hormone has numerous functions, such as maintaining ... the body from stress, and suppressing inflammation. When cortisol is bound to CBG, the hormone is turned ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...orticosteroid-binding-globulin-deficiency - Genetics
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Primary macronodular adrenal hyperplasia 
    ... of higher-than-normal levels of the hormone cortisol. Cortisol is an important hormone that suppresses inflammation and ... syndrome, which is characterized by increased levels of cortisol resulting from one of many possible causes. These ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../primary-macronodular-adrenal-hyperplasia - Genetics
  6. 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
  7. 21-hydroxylase deficiency 
    ... it plays a role in producing hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol has numerous functions, such as maintaining blood sugar ( ... lacking, substances that are usually used to form cortisol and aldosterone instead build up in the adrenal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/21-hydroxylase-deficiency - Genetics
  8. Proopiomelanocortin deficiency 
    ... ACTH, stimulates the release of another hormone called cortisol from the adrenal glands. Cortisol is involved in the maintenance of blood glucose ... MSH. Without ACTH, there is a reduction in cortisol production, leading to adrenal insufficiency. Decreased α-MSH ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/proopiomelanocortin-deficiency - Genetics
  9. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency 
    ... adrenal glands, where it helps produce hormones called cortisol and corticosterone. Cortisol has numerous functions, such as maintaining blood sugar ( ... is lacking, precursors that are used to form cortisol and corticosterone build up in the adrenal glands ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...sia-due-to-11-beta-hydroxylase-deficiency - Genetics
  10. 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
previous · 1 · 2 · 3 · next