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 ...