Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
Synonyms
ACTH Releasing Factor
ACTH Releasing Hormone
ACTH-Releasing Factor
ACTH-Releasing Hormone
CRF (ACTH)
CRF-41
Corticoliberin
Corticotropin Releasing Factor
Corticotropin Releasing Factor 41
Corticotropin Releasing Hormone
Corticotropin Releasing Hormone 41
Corticotropin-Releasing Factor
Corticotropin-Releasing Factor-41
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone-41
A peptide of about 41 amino acids that stimulates the release of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE. CRH is synthesized by neurons in the PARAVENTRICULAR NUCLEUS of the HYPOTHALAMUS. After being released into the pituitary portal circulation, CRH stimulates the release of ACTH from the PITUITARY GLAND. CRH can also be synthesized in other tissues, such as PLACENTA; ADRENAL MEDULLA; and TESTIS.