CRH
Nervous System · Neuropeptide & Neurotrophin Signaling
How does the brain begin a hormonal stress response?
CRH produces a hormone released by the hypothalamus in response to stress. It signals the pituitary to release ACTH, linking brain activity with downstream hormone production.
- Common Gene Name
- corticotropin releasing hormone
- NCBI Gene ID
- 1392
- Chromosome
- 8
Clinical Evidence Status
Disease evidence limited or conflicting
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| epilepsy | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Refuted | Autosomal dominant | View source 2021-09-21 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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