Glucocorticoids suppress the immune response primarily by:
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Correct answer: Inhibiting the synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-1 and IL-6
Glucocorticoids bind to intracellular receptors that act as transcription factors. They downregulate the expression of genes for many cytokines and adhesion molecules while upregulating anti-inflammatory proteins.
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