Urocortins in the mammalian endocrine system

Urocortins in the mammalian endocrine system

Abstract Urocortins (Ucns), peptides belonging to the corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) family, are classified into Ucn1, Ucn2, and Ucn3. They are involved in regulating several body functions by binding to two G protein-coupled receptors: receptor type 1 (CRHR1) and type 2 (CRHR2). In this revi...

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Main Authors: Caterina Squillacioti, Alessandra Pelagalli, Giovanna Liguori, Nicola Mirabella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Corticotropin-releasing hormone receptors
Endocrine system
Mammals
Urocortin
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-019-0480-2

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