BusinessAugust 28, 2026
urocortin
yoo-ruh-KOR-tin
Definition
A type of peptide hormone belonging to the corticotropin-releasing factor family, which in this article is being developed as a potential therapeutic candidate for treating obesity.
Etymology
The name is derived from a combination of 'uro-' (referring to urine, where related peptides were first identified) and 'corticotropin' (the hormone it structurally resembles). It was coined by researchers to classify this specific group of stress-related neuropeptides.
In the news
The article mentions urocortin-2 as part of an obesity drug candidate licensed by Genentech to highlight the company's expanding portfolio in metabolic disease treatments.
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