Crh Gene Summary [Mouse]

This gene encodes a member of the corticotropin-releasing factor family and preproprotein that is proteolytically processed to generate a mature protein product. This protein product is a neuropeptide hormone that binds to the corticotropin releasing hormone receptors (CRHR1 and CRHR2) to stimulate the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the pituitary gland in response to stress. The encoded protein may also regulate angiogenesis and inflammation. Homozygous knockout mice for this gene exhibit reduced corticosterone levels while the offspring of these mice die perinatally. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Crh
Official Name
corticotropin releasing hormone [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:88496]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000049796
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 12918 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000049796
Aliases corticotropin releasing hormone
Synonyms CORTICOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE, CRF, Crf2, Crf4, CRH1, Crh-41, Gm1347
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in mouse Crh often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Corticotropin-releasing factor family
  • G-protein-coupled receptor binding
  • alpha helix
  • hormone
  • protein binding
  • receptor binding
  • neuropeptide hormone
  • cytokine

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Crh gene in mouse plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • seizures
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • hyperglycemia
  • depressive disorder
  • acne
  • edema
  • weight gain
  • psoriasis
  • neurological disorder
  • major depression
regulated by
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • metyrapone
  • ethyl ether
  • IL2
  • HTR2C
  • PGR
  • valproic acid
  • tamoxifen
  • norepinephrine
  • nordihydroguaiaretic acid
regulates
role in cell
  • expression in
  • formation
  • accumulation in
  • quantity
  • proliferation
  • apoptosis
  • activation
  • activation in
  • production in
  • damage

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • axon component
  • secretory granule lumen
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • somatodendritic region
  • cellular membrane
  • Nucleus
  • Plasma Membrane
  • secretory vesicles
  • perikaryon
  • axons
  • axon terminals
  • plasma

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Crh gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • response to estrogen stimulus
  • locomotory exploration behavior
  • regulation of serotonin secretion
  • associative learning
  • negative regulation of glucagon secretion
  • learning or memory
  • inflammatory response
  • regulation of N-methyl-D-aspartate selective glutamate receptor activity
  • long-term synaptic potentiation
  • neuron apoptotic process
  • synaptic transmission
  • positive regulation of cAMP-mediated signaling
  • negative regulation of gene expression
  • response to corticosterone stimulus
  • induction of apoptosis by hormones
  • positive regulation of gene expression
  • negative regulation of luteinizing hormone secretion
  • ion homeostasis
  • negative regulation of norepinephrine secretion
  • response to immobilization stress
  • positive regulation of cell proliferation
  • hypothalamus development
  • response to xenobiotic stimulus
  • response to pain
  • response to ethanol
  • positive regulation of cortisol secretion
  • synaptic transmission, dopaminergic
  • response to ether
  • positive regulation of corticotropin secretion
  • cellular response to cocaine
  • positive regulation of corticosterone secretion
  • positive regulation of insulin secretion involved in cellular response to glucose stimulus
  • adrenal gland development
  • lung development
  • signal transduction
  • negative regulation of systemic arterial blood pressure
  • female pregnancy
  • negative regulation of circadian sleep/wake cycle, REM sleep
  • positive regulation of digestive system process
  • positive regulation of calcium ion import
  • parturition
  • glucocorticoid biosynthetic process
  • positive regulation of behavioral fear response
  • positive regulation of protein phosphorylation
  • positive regulation of circadian sleep/wake cycle, wakefulness
  • diterpenoid metabolic process
  • cellular response to dexamethasone stimulus
  • negative regulation of epinephrine secretion

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular space
  • varicosity
  • synapse
  • perikaryon
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 2 binding
  • protein binding
  • corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 1 binding
  • neuropeptide hormone activity
  • corticotropin-releasing hormone activity
  • hormone activity
  • receptor binding

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