Allan Munck

Glucocorticoids and Stress: Permissive and Suppressive Actions

Protection against stress by glucocorticoids is discussed in relation to their permissive and suppressive actions. Evidence from the last decade is summarized regarding the phys...

The ups and downs of glucocorticoid physiology Permissive and suppressive effects revisited

How Do Glucocorticoids Influence Stress Responses? Integrating Permissive, Suppressive, Stimulatory, and Preparative Actions*

The secretion of glucocorticoids (GCs) is a classic endocrine response to stress. Despite that, it remains controversial as to what purpose GCs serve at such times. One view, st...

Physiological Functions of Glucocorticoids in Stress and Their Relation to Pharmacological Actions*

Almost any kind of threat to homeostasis or stress will cause plasma glucocorticoid levels to rise. The increased levels have traditionally been ascribed the physiological funct...