Signal Transduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is an important intracellular receptor ligand?
A
Steroid hormones e.g. glucocorticoids
2
Q
Why are steroid hormones important in dentistry?
A
Negative effect in calcium balanace
Bone
3
Q
How are glucocorticoids important in the immune system?
A
Important and potent anti-inflammatory
4
Q
What common characteristic do intracellular ligand have?
A
Lipophillic
Hydrophobic
5
Q
Why are glucocorticoids only prescribed for a long period of time?
A
Very potent and can have side effects
