Corticotropin (ACTH or adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a polypeptide hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It is an important player in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
CAT# | 10-101-167 |
CAS | 9002-60-2,12427-33-7 |
Synonyms/Alias | Adrendcorticotrophic hormone;ACTH;ACTH (1-39);Acthar;Adrenocorticotrophin;Adrenocorticotropic hormone;Corticotrophin;H.P. acthar gel |
M.F/Formula | C207H308N56O58S |
M.W/Mr. | 4541.06582 |
Sequence | SYSMEHFRWGKPVGKKRRPVKVYPNGAEDESAEAFPLEF |
Labeling Target | Adrenocorticotropic hormone receptor |
Application | Corticotropin is for use as a diagnostic agent in the screening of patients presumed to have adrenocortical insufficiency. |
Activity | Agonist |
Biological Activity | Corticotropin is a diagnostic agent used in the screening of patients presumed to have adrenocortical insufficiency. |
Areas of Interest | Neurological Disease |
Functions | Melanocortin receptor activity |
Disease | West syndrome Stevens-Johnson syndrome Exacerbation of multiple sclerosis |
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