Urocortins (definition)

encyclopedia of medical concepts

ψ
ψ
ψ

Urocortins

More information in Books or on

Definition: 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.

Other names Urocortin III; Urocortin II; Urocortin I; Urocortin 3; Urocortin 2; Urocortin 1; Ucn III; Ucn II; Urocortin

Substance	Categories	Source
urocortin 3 protein, mouse	*Urocortins.	Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2010 May 4;107(18):8393-8
Ucn1 protein, mouse	*Urocortins.	Brain Res. 2010 Mar 4;1317():92-9
urocortin 2, mouse	Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Urocortins.	Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2001 Feb 27: 98(5):2843-8
urocortin 3, rat	Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Urocortins.	Endocrinology 2006 Oct;147(10):4578-88
UCN2 protein, human	Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Urocortins.	Nat Med 2001 May;7(5):605-11
UCN3 protein, human	Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Urocortins.	Nat Med 2001 May;7(5):605-11

To share this definition, click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link

Ads by Google

Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
Warning: the drugs or drug combinations referred to here may be similar or related, but are not be the same ones and may not have the same pharmacological action as other substances described on the same page or in the same row. Please refer to product monograph or to your doctor

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
About Reference.MD Privacy