UCN2
Function
Suppresses food intake, delays gastric emptying and decreases heat-induced edema. Might represent an endogenous ligand for maintaining homeostasis after stress.
Post-translational modifications
Glycosylated.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the sauvagine/corticotropin-releasing factor/urotensin I family.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
SRP, URP, UCN2, Urocortin-2, Stresscopin-related peptide, Urocortin II, Urocortin-related peptide, Ucn II