ACTH Action in the Adrenal Cortex: From Molecular Biology to Pathophysiology

• Main Author: Antoine Martinez (auth)
• Other Authors: Andre Lacroix (auth), Nicole Gallo-Payet (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2017
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Adrenal Cortex; cortisol; MC2R; signaling; corticosteroids; proliferation; adrenal tumors; Cushing; ACTH; Aldosterone
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

By stimulating adrenal gland and corticosteroid synthesis, the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) plays a central role in response to stress. In this Research Topic, a particular attention has been given to the recent developments on adrenocortical zonation; the growth-promoting activities of ACTH;...