NCIt definition : A synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties.
After cell surface receptor attachment and cell entry, beclomethasone enters the nucleus
where it binds to and activates specific nuclear receptors, resulting in an altered
gene expression and inhibition of proinflammatory cytokine production.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug being studied in the treatment of graft-versus-host disease. It
belongs to a family of drugs called corticosteroids.;