Mineralocorticoid

Mineralocorticoid is a type of corticosteroid, a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. They get their name from their ability to regulate the levels of minerals in the body, such as sodium and potassium.

Mineralocorticoids perform an important function in the body by helping to maintain water and electrolyte balance. They act on the kidneys, increasing sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion from the body. This leads to increased blood volume and increased blood pressure.

One of the most well-known mineralocorticoids is aldosterone. This hormone plays an important role in regulating fluid and mineral levels in the body. Aldosterone is produced in the adrenal cortex, and its release is controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

Dysfunction of mineralocorticoids can lead to various diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, dehydration and potassium deficiency. Some diseases may be caused by an excess of mineralocorticoids (hypermineralocortism), while others may be caused by a deficiency (hypomineralocortism).

In conclusion, mineralocorticoids play an important role in regulating mineral levels in the body and maintaining water and electrolyte balance. Adequate function of these hormones is essential to maintain optimal health.

Mineralkorticoids (MC) are a group of pharmacological agents with a predominantly mineralocorticoid effect. They help replenish the loss of electrolytes by the body when taking diuretics to relieve edema and are used as a diuretic to treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels. The action is based on inhibition of the activity of the enzyme 11β-hydroxylase, under the influence of which the glucocorticoid hormone glucocortisone is formed, and not MK. Another mechanism of action involves influencing the production of aldosterone, which increases the reabsorption of Sodium and Chloride salts from the renal tubules.

This definition describes a very important group of drugs