The Receptor That Controls Your Stress Response

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Deep inside your adrenal glands sits a receptor that plays a starring role in how your body responds to stress. The adrenocorticotropic hormone receptor, also known as the ACTH receptor or melanocortin-2 receptor, is the molecular switch that triggers cortisol production. When it malfunctions, the consequences can range from adrenal insufficiency to Cushing's syndrome. As research into these...

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