The twо mоdes оf аction by which steroids decreаse inflаmmation in the body is 1. Induce gene expression for anti-inflammatory proteins (lipocortin) 2. Suppress transcription of genes that cause inflammation 3. Suppress natural production of glucocorticoids 4. Increase glucose levels in the blood
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