6β-Hydroxy Prednisolone, the active metabolite of prednisone and a derivative of prednisolone, is predominantly synthesized via the cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoform CYP3A4 and, to a lesser extent, CYP3A5.
20α-Dihydro Prednisolone, a prednisolone metabolite, is detected in cattle urine post-adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) administration but absent in both naturally stressed and non-stressed cattle.
Alclometasone (7a-Chloro-16a-methyl prednisolone), a glucocorticoid, inhibits leukocytes from releasing pro-inflammatory mediators. It is effective in treating corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, and eczema [1].