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Corticotropin Receptors (ACTH Receptor)

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.
Also Known As:
ACTH Receptor; Corticotropin Receptor; Receptors, Corticotropin; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Receptor; Hormone Receptor, Adrenocorticotropic; Hormone Receptors, Adrenocorticotropic; Receptor, ACTH; Receptor, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Receptor, Corticotropin; ACTH Receptors; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Receptors; Receptors, ACTH; Receptors, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Networked: 101 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 9 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Beuschlein, F: 4 articles (06/2004 - 12/2000)
2. Reincke, M: 4 articles (06/2004 - 12/2000)
3. Clark, Adrian J L: 3 articles (02/2007 - 12/2002)
4. Arnaldi, Giorgio: 3 articles (03/2004 - 01/2002)
5. Schimmer, Bernard P: 3 articles (02/2004 - 11/2002)
6. Tsao, Jennivine: 3 articles (02/2004 - 11/2002)
7. Lacroix, André: 2 articles (04/2009 - 01/2006)
8. Achermann, John C: 2 articles (02/2007 - 01/2007)
9. Lin, Lin: 2 articles (02/2007 - 01/2007)
10. Beuschlein, Felix: 2 articles (09/2005 - 07/2005)

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Achalasia Addisonianism Alacrimia syndrome
3. Adenoma (Adenomas)
4. Cushing Syndrome
5. Adrenocortical Adenoma (Disease, Conn's)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
2. Enzymes
3. Cytochrome P-450 CYP11B2 (CYP11B2)
4. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)
5. Adenylyl Cyclases (Adenylyl Cyclase)
6. Hormones (Hormone)
7. G-Protein-Coupled Receptors (Receptors, G Protein Coupled)
8. Transcription Factors (Transcription Factor)
9. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
10. Glucocorticoids

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics