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EMA-approvedaka ACTH, Corticotropin, Acthar

Adrenocorticotropic hormone — Profile & Reference (2026)

Last updated 2026-06-30

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (also known as ACTH) is a peptide catalogued under Hormones & Metabolic (Pituitary hormone). It is described as: MC2 receptor. Documented context: Multiple sclerose; nefrotisch syndroom; infantiele spasmen. Neutral reference entry; EU status: EU-approved prescription medicine.

Mechanism / target

MC2 receptor.

Documented context

Reported research or therapeutic context: Multiple sclerose; nefrotisch syndroom; infantiele spasmen. This is neutral reference information, not a usage recommendation or medical advice.

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