DISEASES

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Literature on UCN

UCN [ENSP00000296099]

Urocortin; Acts in vitro to stimulate the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) . Binds with high affinity to CRF receptor types 1, 2-alpha, and 2-beta . Plays a role in the establishment of normal hearing thresholds (By similarity). Reduces food intake and regulates ghrelin levels in gastric body and plasma (By similarity).

Synonyms:  UCN,  P55089,  P55089p,  hP55089,  2RMF ...

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