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corticotropin-releasing factor

corticotropin-releasing factor Corticotropin-releasing factor is a small peptide hormone that promotes release of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the pituitary.

Corticotropin-releasing factor is a small peptide hormone that promotes release of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the pituitary. It is mainly produced by hypothalamic neurons and is also made in some other tissues, including the placenta, adrenal medulla, and testis.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone” (D003346).
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