MR = Mineralocorticoid receptor; PR = Progesterone receptor. The relative binding affinity (%) of the main progestins discussed in this paper for the different steroid receptors is indicated.

The primary naturally occurring mineralocorticoid is aldosterone ... as the time of onset is similar [4]. Inhaled steroids, like budesonide, have different indications and evidence.

Mineralocorticoid deficiency induces a rise in serum potassium ... From day 3 of life, the ratio of urinary steroid metabolites will be altered depending on the site of the block, and is very helpful ...

Another possibility is that HDL-C stimulates synthesis of a mineralocorticoid other than aldosterone. We measured only one other plasma steroid, and lipoprotein levels did not appear to affect ...

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