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ACTH

ACTH ACTH, or adrenocorticotropic hormone, is a pituitary hormone that signals the adrenal cortex to release adrenal steroids, especially cortisone, as part of the body’s stress response.

ACTH, or adrenocorticotropic hormone, is a pituitary hormone that signals the adrenal cortex to release adrenal steroids, especially cortisone, as part of the body’s stress response. The packet describes recombinant corticotropin as a lab-made form that is identical or similar to human ACTH.