Steroid hormones are lipid-soluble signalling molecules derived from cholesterol that regulate diverse physiological processes by binding intracellular receptors to modulate gene expression. They are critical in clinical practice for managing conditions involving endocrine dysfunction, inflammation, and immune responses. An important example is cortisol, whose imbalance can lead to disorders such as Addison’s disease or Cushing’s syndrome.
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