Receptors, Corticotropin

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.720.600.285 - D12.776.543.750.750.555.285 - D12.776.543.750.750.660.285

**Synonyms:** - ACTH Receptor - ACTH Receptors - Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Receptor - Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Receptors - Corticotropin Receptor - Corticotropin Receptors - Receptors, ACTH - Receptors, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone