Browsing Centre for Endocrinology by Subject "ACTH"
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ACTH signalling and adrenal development: lessons from mouse models.
(2019-07)The melanocortin-2-receptor (MC2R), also known as the ACTH receptor, is a critical component of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The importance of MC2R in adrenal physiology is exemplified by the condition familial ... -
Time to Diagnosis in Cushing's Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis Based on 5367 Patients.
(2020-03-01)CONTEXT: Signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome (CS) overlap with common diseases, such as the metabolic syndrome, obesity, osteoporosis, and depression. Therefore, it can take years to finally diagnose CS, although early ...