The Role of Glucocorticoid Receptor in the Pathophysiology of Pituitary Corticotroph Adenomas

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)-secreting pituitary adenomas are rare tumors characterized by autonomous ACTH secretion with a consequent increase in circulating cortisol levels. The resulting clinical picture is called Cushing’s disease (CD), a severe condition burdened with high morbidity and m...

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