Radioreceptor assay of adrenocorticotropic hormone: new approach to assay of polypeptide hormones in plasma

RJ Lefkowitz, J Roth, I Pastan - Science, 1970 - science.org
RJ Lefkowitz, J Roth, I Pastan
Science, 1970science.org
Biologically active iodine-125-labeled adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) binds
specifically to ACTH receptors extracted from adrenals. Unlabeled ACTH at 1 picogram per
milliliter significantly displaces labeled ACTH from these receptors. This system, which
appears to be applicable to all polypeptide hormones, provides a rapid and sensitive
method for measurements of biologically active ACTH in dilute whole plasma.
Biologically active iodine-125-labeled adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) binds specifically to ACTH receptors extracted from adrenals. Unlabeled ACTH at 1 picogram per milliliter significantly displaces labeled ACTH from these receptors. This system, which appears to be applicable to all polypeptide hormones, provides a rapid and sensitive method for measurements of biologically active ACTH in dilute whole plasma.
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