Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) therapy has gained attention ... low blood protein levels, swelling, and increased cholesterol levels. The use of ACTH, a hormone produced by the pituitary ...

One of the causes of Cushing's syndrome is ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion, where tumors outside the pituitary gland produce ACTH, leading to increased cortisol production.

In a study published in Frontiers of Medicine, the physiological functions of pituitary hormones in these non-classical ...