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ACTH-releasing factor

ACTH-releasing factor ACTH-releasing factor, also called corticotropin-releasing hormone, is a small peptide that triggers the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone.

ACTH-releasing factor, also called corticotropin-releasing hormone, is a small peptide that triggers the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone. It is mainly produced by neurons in the hypothalamus and can also be made in other tissues such as the placenta, adrenal medulla, and testis.

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