Adrenocortocotropic hormone

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000278",
  "term": "Adrenocortocotropic hormone",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polypeptide hormone, also known as corticotropin, that is synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It acts on the adrenal cortex to stimulate the production and release of corticosteroid hormones, most notably cortisol. The release of this hormone is controlled by corticotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus as part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "hormone",
    "adrenal gland",
    "pituitary"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 717 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/adrenocortocotropic-hormone/"
}