ACTH (1-16), human SYSMEHFRWGKPVGKK

ACTH (1-16), human SYSMEHFRWGKPVGKK is a synthetic peptide according to the first 16 amino acids of the human hormone ACTH/Adrenocorticotropic hormone. Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex. More specifically, it stimulates secretion of glucocorticoids such as cortisol, and has little control over secretion of aldosterone, the other major steroid hormone from the adrenal cortex. Stimulates secretion of adrenal corticosteroids and induces growth of adrenal cortex. ACTH also called Tetracosactide directly activates G-proteins. It is also a stimulator of adenylate cyclase and cAMP formation.