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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Diisopropylfluero-phospahte
(DFP) reduces serum prolactin, thyrotropin, luteinizing hormone, and
growth hormone and increases adrenocorticotropin and eorticosterone in
rats: involvement of dopaminergic and somatostatinergic as well as
cholinergic pathways.
Training Responses of Plasma Beta-Endorphin, Adrenocorticotropin, and
Cortisol. Animal studies have
indicated possible prosexual effects of Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH),
a-melanocite stimulating hormone (a-MSH), and oxytocin, and adverse
effects of opioid peptides, corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRF),
cholecystokinin, and neuropeptide Y. |
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