Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone activity

Term ID
GO:0005183
Synonyms
  • GnRH activity
  • gonadotrophin hormone-releasing hormone activity
  • LH/FSH-RF
  • LHRH activity
  • luteinizing hormone-releasing factor activity
  • luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone activity
  • luteinizing hormone/follicle-stimulating hormone releasing factor activity
Definition
The action characteristic of gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH), any of a family of decapeptide amide hormones that are released by the hypothalamus in response to neural and/or chemical stimuli. In at least mammals, upon receptor binding, GnRH causes the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) by the anterior pituitary. (3)
References
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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