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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.
Print | Email article to a friend | Last updated: October 24, 2013. Adrenocorticotropic hormone is produced by the pituitary gland. Its key function is to stimulate the production and release of cortisol from the cortex of the adrenal gland.s the cortisol levels rise, they start to slow down the release of corticotrophin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus and adrenocorticotropic hormone from the pituitary gland. As a result, the adrenocorticotropic hormone levels start to fall. This is called a negative feedback loop.