Adrenocorticotropin

In modern medicine, drugs are used that affect the tropism of the adrenal hormone to target organs. These include the human corticotropic hormone - adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). When you hear the term “ACTH,” you probably think about cortisol, a glucocorticoid hormone that should always be present “in moderation” in a healthy body. It turns out that ACTH is a strong regulator of the activity of the adrenal glands and other target organs of the hormonal system. How does it affect the processes occurring in our body?

Contents Adrenocorticotropic aminopeptide hormone, which causes the body to release corticosteroids (hormones that regulate metabolism):

- ACTH of the adrenal glands causes the formation of corticoid-binding protein in the cells of the adrenal glands, which is capable of retaining hormones in the cells. It also increases vascular permeability and blood supply to the adrenal glands; - Activates the cells of the anterior pituitary gland. The relationship is carried out thanks to the VIP - vasoactive peptide synthesized by the pituitary gland. Acting on hypothalamic receptors, ACTH stimulates the release of prolactin from the posterior lobe