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ACTH: see adrenocorticotropic hormone adrenocorticotropic hormone (ədrē`nōkôr'təkōtrŏp`ĭk) ..... Click the link for more information. . ACTHin full adrenocorticotropic hormonePolypeptide hormone made in the pituitary gland. It regulates the activity of part of the adrenal cortex (see adrenal glands), the production site of important steroid hormones that affect electrolyte and water balance and the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. ACTH is found in vertebrates (except jawless fishes); in mammals it contains 39 amino acids. Overproduction of ACTH is one cause of Cushing syndrome. |
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to the adrenal glands and triggers the release of still more hormones,
the most important of which is cortisol. 5-29 years)
From EBMR
Taverner et al, (16) 1966 Clinical trial of ACTH gel. Are cadmium effects on
plasma gonadotropins, prolactin, ACTH, GH and TSH levels,
dose-dependent? |
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