Endocrine Abstracts

DHEA, the most abundant circulating adrenal steroid in humans has an uncertain role. DHEA declines with age, and has been suggested to antagonise some glucocorticoid actions. Previous studies have suggested that DHEA may have immunoregulatory, and metabolic functions. In rodent studies DHEA has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, possibly by opposing glucocorticoid action. Glucocorticoids act on multiple tissues and employ a variety of mechanisms of action.<p class...