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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
Please see remarks for additional information
