Protirelin
| Definition: |
A tripeptide hormone that originates in the hypothalamus and stimulates the secretion of thyrotropin from the pituitary gland. In humans, it also acts as a prolactin-releasing factor. It is also a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. |
| Notes: |
/biosyn /physiol permitted; DF: TRH |
| Also Called: |
Abbott-38579,Protirelin Tartrate (1:1),Relefact TRH,Rifathyroin,Thypinone,Thyreoliberin,Thyroliberin |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
24305-27-9 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System/physiology (1966-1967),Thyrotropin/biosynthesis (1966-1967),Thyrotropin/metabolism (1966-1967) |
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