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. 2010 Apr 25;632(1-3):1-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2010.01.027. Epub 2010 Feb 2.

Corticotropin-releasing factor receptors and urocortins, links between the brain and the heart

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Corticotropin-releasing factor receptors and urocortins, links between the brain and the heart

Li-Zhen Yang et al. Eur J Pharmacol. .

Abstract

Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), a 41 amino acid peptide, was discovered as a key signal in mediating neuroendocrine, autonomic, and behavioral responses to stress. It was revealed later that there exist additional CRF-like peptides, termed urocortins. The CRF receptor subtype 1 (CRF1 receptor) is predominant in the brain whereas subtype 2 (CRF2 receptor) is highly expressed in the brain and the heart. Both centrally and peripherally administered CRF and urocortins produce significant hemodynamic effects via activation of CRF receptors in the brain and the heart. CRF and urocortins are important neural and cardioactive hormones, and are potentially useful therapy for heart failure.

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