Corticotropin

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Contents 1 Description 2 Source Organism 3 Taxomomy 4 Subcellular Localization 5 Developmental Stage 6 Similarity 7 Post translational Modification 8 Function 9 GeneID

Description

Corticotropin (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) (ACTH) [Contains:Melanotropin alpha (Alpha-MSH); Corticotropin-like intermediarypeptide (CLIP)].

Source Organism

Squalus acanthias (Spiny dogfish).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Chondrichthyes;Elasmobranchii; Squalea; Hypnosqualea; Squaliformes; Squaloidei;Squalidae; Squalus.

Subcellular Localization

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the POMC family.

Post translational Modification

Function

ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol

GeneID

Categories:Hormones