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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Nerve Tissue Proteins > Neuropeptides > Urocortins
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Neuropeptides > Urocortins
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Physiological Effects of Drugs > Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists > Hormones > Peptide Hormones > Urocortins
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Peptide Hormones > Urocortins

Preferred term

Urocortins  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Urocortin 1
  • Urocortin 2
  • Urocortin 3

Scope note

  • Neuropeptides of about 40 amino acids which are structurally similar to CORTICOTROPIN-RELEASING FACTOR. Unlike CRF acting primarily through type 1 CRF RECEPTORS, urocortins signal preferentially through type 2 CRF receptors. Urocortins have wide tissue distribution from fish to mammals, and diverse functions. In mammals, urocortins can suppress food intake, delays gastric emptying, and decreases heat-induced edema.

History note

  • 2008 (1995)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D054832

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