About The Medical Condition Hormone Receptors, Adrenocorticotropic
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Hormone Receptors, Adrenocorticotropic
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Hormone Receptors, Adrenocorticotropic?
Cell surface receptors that bind CORTICOTROPIN; (ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone) with high affinity and trigger intracellular changes. Pharmacology suggests there may be multiple ACTH receptors. An ACTH receptor has been cloned and belongs to a subfamily of G-protein-coupled receptors. In addition to the adrenal cortex, ACTH receptors are found in the brain and immune systems.
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