| oCRH | ovine corticotropin-releasing hormone |
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| PRH | past relevant history; prolactin releasing hormone |
| SRH | single radial hemolysis; somatotropin-releasing hormone; spontaneously responding hyperthyroidism; s... |
| STHRF | somatotropic hormone releasing factor |
| THRF | thyrotropic hormone-releasing factor |
| lipotropic hormone | <protein> Polypeptide hormone (_ form: 9894D, 91 residues, _ form has only residues 1-58 of _) from the pituitary hypophysis, that is of particular interest because it is the precursor of endorphins, which are released by proteolysis. Promotes lipolysis and acts through the adenylyl cyclase system. Part of the ACTH group of hormones. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| local hormone | A metabolic product secreted by one set of cells that affects the function of nearby cells; an autacoid; e.g., prostaglandins and neurotransmitters. (05 Mar 2000) |
| luteinising hormone | <endocrinology> A glycoprotein hormone (26 kD) and gonadotrophin. Made up of an _ chain (96 amino acids) identical to other gonadotrophins and a hormone specific _ chain. Acts with follicle-stimulating hormone to stimulate sex hormone release. (18 Nov 1997) |
| luteinizing hormone | <protein> Synonym for luteinising hormone. (18 Nov 1997) |
| luteotropic hormone | An anterior pituitary hormone whose action maintains the function of the corpus luteum. Synonym: luteotropic hormone. (05 Mar 2000) |