ACTH action in the adrenal cortex : : from molecular biology to pathophysiology / / topic editors, Nicole Gallo-Payet, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada, Antoine Martinez, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), France, André Lacroix, Université de Montréal, Canada.

• Superior document: Frontiers Research Topics
• TeilnehmendeR: Gallo-Payet, Nicole,; Lacroix, André (Endocrinologist),; Martinez, Antoine (Microbiologist),
• Year of Publication: 2017
• Language: English
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Physical Description: 1 electronic resource (421 p.)

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;...