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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), also known as corticotropin (INN, BAN) (brand names Acortan, ACTH, Acthar, Acton, Cortigel, Trofocortina), is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.onversely, deficiency of ACTH is a cause of secondary adrenal insufficiency, often as a result of hypopituitarism. ACTH is also related to the circadian rhythm in many organisms. In addition to its endogenous role, ACTH is used clinically as a diagnostic agent in assessing adrenal function.
The ACTH test measures the level of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the blood. ACTH is a hormone released from the pituitary gland in the brain. higher-than-normal level of ACTH may indicate: 1  Adrenal glands not producing enough cortisol (Addison disease). 2  Adrenal glands not producing enough hormones (congenital adrenal hyperplasia). 3  One or more of the endocrine glands are overactive or have formed a tumor (multiple endocrine neoplasia type I).