Corticotropin
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Corticotropin is a polypeptide hormone, also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), synthesized and stored in the anterior pituitary gland. Large amounts of corticotropin are released in response to any form of stress. Corticotropin stimulates secretion of adrenal cortical hormones (mainly glucocorticoids) from the adrenal gland. It is used to test adrenal function.
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| Acthrel (Pro, More...) generic name: corticorelin |
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| H.P. Acthar Gel (Pro, More...) generic name: corticotropin |
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| Acthar (More...) generic name: corticotropin |
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| Cortrosyn (Pro, More...) generic name: cosyntropin |
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See also
Medical conditions associated with corticotropin:
