Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Steroid Hormones

Steroid hormones are a class of signalling molecules derived from cholesterol that regulate a wide range of physiological processes. They include the sex hormones such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone, the adrenal hormones cortisol and aldosterone, and the related compound vitamin D. Produced mainly by th…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 9 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 75× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Steroid hormones are a class of signalling molecules derived from cholesterol that regulate a wide range of physiological processes. They include the sex hormones such as testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone, the adrenal hormones cortisol and aldosterone, and the related compound vitamin D. Produced mainly by the gonads, adrenal glands, and other tissues, steroid hormones travel through the bloodstream and act on target cells to influence growth, metabolism, reproduction, salt and water balance, and the immune response. Their actions are central to normal development and homeostasis, and disturbances in steroid hormones underlie many medical conditions. Steroid hormones fall within the scope of the International Journal of Steroids, which addresses these hormones and their biological roles. Research relevant to this area includes the effects of chemicals on steroidogenic gene expression and reproductive tissue, hormonal signalling in reproduction and uterine receptivity, and steroid-related changes in reproductive function and disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome. Such work reflects how steroid hormones govern reproductive and metabolic processes and how their regulation can be disrupted. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to steroid hormones and their physiological actions.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 9 articles above have been cited 75 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 Hormones, 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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