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GO: Molecular Function

thyrotropin-releasing hormone activity

Term ID
GO:0008437
Synonyms
  • thyrotropin releasing hormone activity
  • TRH activity
Definition
The action characteristic of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), a hormone released by the mammalian hypothalamus into the hypophyseal-portal circulation in response to neural and/or chemical stimuli. Upon receptor binding, TRH increases the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone by the anterior pituitary. 0198506732
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Ontology
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Phenotype
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