Short-chain ACTH analog. Synthesis: R. Geiger, H. G. Schroeder, DE 1954794; eidem, US 3749704 (1971, 1973, both to Hoechst); R. Geiger, Ann. 750, 165 (1971). Pharmacology: J. Sandow et al., Arch. Pharmacol. 297, Suppl. 2, R41 (1977). Dose dependent effects on cortisol and aldosterone plasma levels in man: A. Angeli et al., Horm. Metab. Res. 13, 24 (1981). Review of chronobiological activity: idem et al., Chronobiologica 14, 99-143 (1987).
Diagnostic aid (adrenal function).
Diagnostic Aid