Parameter
| Biomarker | ACTH | Full name | Adrenocorticotropic hormone | Molecular Type | Hormones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | Macromolecule | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Macromolecule |
| Disease | Pituitary Adenoma | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Pituitary | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Blood serum/rock under sinus (immune analysis, IPSS) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Excessive secretion lead to Cushing disease, causing elevated cortisol | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinical routine application: cortisol levels and dexamethasone suppression test confirmed; Source rock under sinus blood ACTH gradient detection can locate | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Cushing disease and to identify the core of ectopic ACTH syndrome | ||||