Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Steroid

Steroids are a class of organic compounds characterized by a core structure of four fused carbon rings, encompassing both naturally occurring hormones such as cortisol and testosterone, and synthetic derivatives used in medical treatment. Research published in the International Journal of Steroids addresses diverse …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 61× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Steroids are a class of organic compounds characterized by a core structure of four fused carbon rings, encompassing both naturally occurring hormones such as cortisol and testosterone, and synthetic derivatives used in medical treatment. Research published in the International Journal of Steroids addresses diverse aspects of steroid biology and clinical applications across multiple medical disciplines. Published studies examine steroidogenic pathways and their disruption, including investigations into how environmental compounds affect steroid-producing genes and testicular function in animal models. Clinical research covers steroid-secreting tumors, such as rare ovarian steroid cell tumors requiring careful pathological characterization. The journal also features studies on therapeutic steroid use, including dexamethasone pulse therapy for treatment-resistant pediatric seizure disorders and corticosteroid administration in various surgical and inflammatory contexts. Additional work explores steroid-related treatment outcomes in conditions ranging from autoimmune uveitis to traumatic brain injury, where corticosteroid timing and dosing may influence patient prognosis. This research contributes to understanding both the fundamental biology of steroid synthesis and metabolism, and the practical clinical considerations governing steroid-based interventions across surgery, neurology, oncology, and endocrinology.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 61 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Steroid, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Steroids.

Journal editorial board
Rosario Barone · Italy Haewon Byeon · South Korea Terry D Hinds · United States

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