Urocortins Neuropeptides of about 40 amino acids which are structurally similar to CORTICOTROPIN-RELEASING FACTOR. Unlike CRF acting primarily through type 1 CRF RECEPTORS, urocortins signal preferentially through type 2 CRF receptors. Urocortins have wide tissue distribution from fish to mammals, and diverse functions. In mammals, urocortins can suppress food intake, delays gastric emptying, and decreases heat-induced edema.
Urocortins has been studied across 20 research domains including 🧘 Stress & Anxiety, 🫘 Kidney, ❤️ Cardiovascular, 🧬 Hormones, 🔥 Metabolic. The primary research focus is 🧘 Stress & Anxiety with 20% of studies addressing this area.
This evidence profile for Urocortins is generated deterministically from 235 PubMed-indexed studies. All data is corpus-verified with Merkle proofs. BiohacksAI does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.
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