In addition to its physiological function, synthetic derivatives of cortisol are also used as anti-inflammatory drugs. In the ...

all cortisol-synthesis inhibitors, and mifepristone (RU 486), a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist (Table I). The actions of the cortisol-synthesis inhibitors must be considered in the context of ...

Mitotane reduces cortisol synthesis through the inhibition ... for improvement in glucose control is desirable. Glucocorticoid receptor antagonists (mifepristone) and somatostatin receptor ...