Corticotropin

CAS: 9002-60-2

Ref. 3D-JAA00260

Product Information

• Name: Corticotropin
• Synonyms: Acethropan, Acortan, Acorto, Acth, Acthar, Acthormone, Acton, Acton (hormone), Actonar, Adrenal cortex hormone, Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, Adrenocorticotrophin, Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Adrenocorticotropin, Adrenocorticotropin hormone, Adrenomone, Adrenotrophin, Alfatrofin, Chorionic corticotropin, Cibacthen, Corstiline, Corticotrophin, Corticotrophine, Corticotropin-like substances, Corticotropina, Cortiphyson, Cortrophimn, Cortrophin, Duracton, Dynamone, Exacthin, Humactid, Isactid, Nuvacthen, ProActon, Reacthin, Solacthyl, Tubex

Description

Corticotropin is a peptide hormone that is produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland in response to stress or injury. It is used as an immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory agent. Corticotropin binds to corticotropin receptors on cells, which triggers a series of reactions that lead to inflammation and cell death. Corticotropin has been shown to inhibit ion channels, such as voltage-gated sodium channels and calcium channels, which are responsible for signaling the release of neurotransmitters. Corticotropin also inhibits ligand-gated ion channels, such as NMDA receptors and GABA receptors, which regulate neuronal excitability.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 4,541 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀₇H₃₀₈N₅₆O₅₈S
• Purity: Min. 95%