Abstract
Though minor sequence differences between-species have been reported for adrenocorticotrophin, ACTH(1-39), the steroidogenic moiety ACTH(1-24) has appeared invariant in mammals. We here report the isolation, purification and amino acid sequencing of guinea-pig (GP) ACTH in which Pro24 is replaced by Ala24, and the demonstration that GP-ACTH stimulates aldosterone production to maximal levels well above those seen with human ACTH(1-39) or Synacthen, ACTH(1-24) amide, the synthetic ACTH fragment widely used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Endocrinology |
Volume | 115 |
Issue number | 2 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1987 |