Term Name: | corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor binding |
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Synonyms: | corticotropin releasing factor receptor binding, corticotropin releasing factor receptor ligand, corticotropin-releasing factor receptor binding, CRF receptor binding, CRH receptor binding, CRHR binding |
Definition: | Binding to a receptor for corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), a polypeptide hormone involved in the stress response. It is released by the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of corticotropin by the anterior pituitary gland. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0051429] QuickGO AmiGO |