Corticoliberin
Function
Hormone regulating the release of corticotropin from pituitary gland (By similarity). Induces NLRP6 in intestinal epithelial cells, hence may influence gut microbiota profile (By similarity).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the sauvagine/corticotropin-releasing factor/urotensin I family.
Tissue Specificity
Produced by the hypothalamus and placenta.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
Corticoliberin, Corticotropin-releasing factor, Corticotropin-releasing hormone, CRF, CRH