Fang J, Wang L, Wu T, Yang C, Gao L, Cai H, et al
Regular monitoring is essential for those on long-term treatment to ensure adequate replacement and prevent complications
The study was not a robust randomised, placebo-controlled pain trial and cannot establish treatment of any particular pain condition
Kim HJ, Litzenburger BC, Cui X, Delgado DA, Grabiner BC, Lin X, et al
ACTH come from a precursor molecule known as pro-opiomelanotropin (POMC) which produces several biologically active molecules when cleaved, including ACTH, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, and the brain opioid peptides known as endorphins
Current data emphasizes receptor selectivity, intracellular pathways, and broader systemic observations, but no definitive applications have been established