Name

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Alternate Names

None

Abbreviations

ACTH

Category

Hormones and hormonal mechanisms

Subcategory

Glucocorticoid. Probably not cancer directed--verify with attending MD.

NSC Number

25933

Primary Site

None

Histology

None

Remarks

Chief function is to stimulate the cortex of the adrenal gland to secrete adrenocortical steroids, chief among them cortisone-the stress hormone. Usually not cancer-directed. Confirm with physician.

Coding

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