Corticotropin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Hormone

**Definition:** Corticotropin (39 aa, ~5 kDa) is encoded by the human POMC gene. This protein plays a role in the stimulation of cortisol secretion by the adrenal gland.

**Synonyms:** - ACTH - ACTH - Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - Adrenocorticotropin - adrenocorticotropic hormone - corticotropin