CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS

The production of cortisol is controlled by the interaction between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands. This interaction is known as the HPA (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal) axis. Cortisol enters cells and binds to glucocorticoid receptors (GRs), which are located throughout the entire body. By binding to the GRs, cortisol makes changes so the body can respond to stress and other conditions in the environment... Hypercortisolism is a complex disease that presents differently in every patient. Excess cortisol activity can manifest in a wide range of symptoms. Recognizing the constellation of symptoms can lead to earlier discovery.

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