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ふくじんひしつしげき 副腎皮質刺激ホルモン
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1. adrenocorticotropic hormone; adrenocorticotrophic hormone; ACTH​
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2. Adrenocorticotropic hormone​Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), also known as corticotropin, is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It is an important component of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and is often produced in response to biological stress. Its principal effects are increased production and release of corticosteroids. A deficiency of ACTH is a cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency and an excess of it is a cause of Cushing’s syndrome.
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