Clinical Perspectives of Urocortin and Related Agents for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

The effects of corticotropin-releasing hormone, also known as corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), on the cardiovascular system have been intensively researched since its discovery. Moreover, the actions of urocortin (Ucn) I on the cardiovascular system have also been intensively scrutinized follow...

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Main Authors: Keiichi Ikeda, Kouki Fujioka, Yoshinobu Manome, Katsuyoshi Tojo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/198628