Gene Symbol | Ucn |
Entrez Gene ID | 22226 |
Full Name | urocortin |
Synonyms | Mpv17,Ucn1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the corticotropin-releasing hormone peptide family that participates in coordinating autonomic, endocrine, and behavioral responses to stress. The encoded preproprotein undergoes proteolytic processing to generate a mature, functional hormone. Mice lacking the encoded protein exhibit a heightened anxiety-like behaviors and a significantly reduced acoustic startle response. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2016]. |