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.

DUI

D018043 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0027229

Previous indexing

Receptors, Cell Surface (1981-1986); Receptors, Pituitary Hormone (1987-1993)

History note

94; was CORTICOTROPIN RECEPTOR (NM) 1981-93; CORTICOTROPIN RECEPTORS & ACTH RECEPTORS were SYs 1983-93

Online note

use RECEPTORS, CORTICOTROPIN (NM) to search CORTICOTROPIN RECEPTOR 1981-93

Public note

94; CORTICOTROPIN RECEPTOR was indexed under RECEPTORS, PITUITARY HORMONE 1987-93 & RECEPTORS, ENDOGENOUS SUBSTANCES 1981-86