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GO: Molecular Function

corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor binding

Term ID
GO:0051429
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.
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