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What is an aldosterone?

What is an aldosterone? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (biochemistry) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.
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The AncCR receptor created in this way was found to respond well not only to DOC but also to aldosterone and to a lesser extent to cortisol.
The mechanism for this benefit is most likely a blockade of aldosterone receptors.
The hypotensive response to captopril is accompanied by a decrease in plasma aldosterone and angiotensin II levels and an increase in plasma renin levels.
Deficiency of aldosterone allows a steady loss of sodium in the urine, causing a fall in blood pressure that may result in fainting.
The greatest cause is probably due to lower production of hormones such as renin, angiotensin and aldosterone, caused by the increased stress.
These hormones include adrenaline, norepinephrine, aldosterone and corticosteroids.

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