Dexamethasone has been used in culture media to induce differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells into osteogenic tissue as a component of adipocyte differentiation medium for in vitro stimulation of primary normal human bronchial epithelial cells (NHBE) and airway smooth muscle (ASM).

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Dexamethasone is a type of steroid medication. It is used in the treatment of many conditions including rheumatic problems a number of skin diseases severe allergies asthma chronic obstructive lung disease croup brain swelling and along with antibiotics in tuberculosis. In adrenocortical insufficiency it should be used together with a medication that has greater mineralocorticoid effects such as fludrocortisone. In preterm labor it may be used to improve outcomes in the baby. It may be taken by mouth as an injection into a muscle or intravenously. The effects of dexamethasone are frequently seen within a day and last for about three days.