Details for: CRH

Gene ID: 1392

Symbol: CRH

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000147571

Description: corticotropin releasing hormone

Associated with

Cells (max top 100)

(Cell Significance Index and respective Thresholds are uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers)

  • Cell Name: hematopoietic stem cell (CL0000037)
    Fold Change: 5.7146
    Cell Significance Index: 97.6900
  • Cell Name: precursor B cell (CL0000817)
    Fold Change: 3.7767
    Cell Significance Index: 48.8700
  • Cell Name: chandelier cell (CL4023083)
    Fold Change: 1.4243
    Cell Significance Index: 11.5000
  • Cell Name: CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte (CL0002396)
    Fold Change: 1.2468
    Cell Significance Index: 30.2000
  • Cell Name: obsolete caudal ganglionic eminence derived GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023070)
    Fold Change: 0.4184
    Cell Significance Index: 150.0900
  • Cell Name: hippocampal interneuron (CL1001569)
    Fold Change: 0.2884
    Cell Significance Index: 3.7400
  • Cell Name: uterine smooth muscle cell (CL0002601)
    Fold Change: 0.1285
    Cell Significance Index: 1.2300
  • Cell Name: forebrain neuroblast (CL1000042)
    Fold Change: 0.0906
    Cell Significance Index: 5.5700
  • Cell Name: pancreatic PP cell (CL0002275)
    Fold Change: 0.0721
    Cell Significance Index: 45.0500
  • Cell Name: VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023016)
    Fold Change: 0.0593
    Cell Significance Index: 1.1900
  • Cell Name: chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023036)
    Fold Change: 0.0455
    Cell Significance Index: 0.9500
  • Cell Name: early T lineage precursor (CL0002425)
    Fold Change: 0.0441
    Cell Significance Index: 0.6400
  • Cell Name: GABAergic interneuron (CL0011005)
    Fold Change: 0.0356
    Cell Significance Index: 24.6000
  • Cell Name: cortical interneuron (CL0008031)
    Fold Change: 0.0325
    Cell Significance Index: 0.7800
  • Cell Name: bladder urothelial cell (CL1001428)
    Fold Change: 0.0177
    Cell Significance Index: 0.9200
  • Cell Name: pancreatic A cell (CL0000171)
    Fold Change: 0.0046
    Cell Significance Index: 3.4200
  • Cell Name: type B pancreatic cell (CL0000169)
    Fold Change: 0.0025
    Cell Significance Index: 1.4000
  • Cell Name: lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023011)
    Fold Change: 0.0023
    Cell Significance Index: 0.0500
  • Cell Name: L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4023040)
    Fold Change: 0.0019
    Cell Significance Index: 0.3800
  • Cell Name: pancreatic D cell (CL0000173)
    Fold Change: -0.0004
    Cell Significance Index: -0.0800
  • Cell Name: placental villous trophoblast (CL2000060)
    Fold Change: -0.0030
    Cell Significance Index: -0.0800
  • Cell Name: pancreatic acinar cell (CL0002064)
    Fold Change: -0.0065
    Cell Significance Index: -1.1100
  • Cell Name: kidney loop of Henle cortical thick ascending limb epithelial cell (CL1001109)
    Fold Change: -0.0077
    Cell Significance Index: -5.6100
  • Cell Name: eukaryotic cell (CL0000255)
    Fold Change: -0.0083
    Cell Significance Index: -0.3600
  • Cell Name: cell in vitro (CL0001034)
    Fold Change: -0.0100
    Cell Significance Index: -5.4600
  • Cell Name: pancreatic ductal cell (CL0002079)
    Fold Change: -0.0103
    Cell Significance Index: -1.1800
  • Cell Name: non-pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002304)
    Fold Change: -0.0108
    Cell Significance Index: -6.8800
  • Cell Name: trophoblast giant cell (CL0002488)
    Fold Change: -0.0139
    Cell Significance Index: -0.1000
  • Cell Name: pancreatic endocrine cell (CL0008024)
    Fold Change: -0.0160
    Cell Significance Index: -1.8300
  • Cell Name: dopaminergic neuron (CL0000700)
    Fold Change: -0.0164
    Cell Significance Index: -4.7200
  • Cell Name: neoplastic cell (CL0001063)
    Fold Change: -0.0189
    Cell Significance Index: -3.7600
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of stomach (CL0002178)
    Fold Change: -0.0249
    Cell Significance Index: -2.9000
  • Cell Name: intermediate cell of urothelium (CL4030055)
    Fold Change: -0.0291
    Cell Significance Index: -5.2500
  • Cell Name: stromal cell of ovary (CL0002132)
    Fold Change: -0.0405
    Cell Significance Index: -5.5600
  • Cell Name: abnormal cell (CL0001061)
    Fold Change: -0.0442
    Cell Significance Index: -4.5100
  • Cell Name: basal cell of urothelium (CL1000486)
    Fold Change: -0.0462
    Cell Significance Index: -5.6800
  • Cell Name: pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002303)
    Fold Change: -0.0469
    Cell Significance Index: -6.8200
  • Cell Name: caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron (CL4023064)
    Fold Change: -0.0486
    Cell Significance Index: -0.9700
  • Cell Name: neural cell (CL0002319)
    Fold Change: -0.0557
    Cell Significance Index: -0.6500
  • Cell Name: medial ganglionic eminence derived interneuron (CL4023063)
    Fold Change: -0.0621
    Cell Significance Index: -0.8900
  • Cell Name: neuron (CL0000540)
    Fold Change: -0.0622
    Cell Significance Index: -0.5900
  • Cell Name: L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4030063)
    Fold Change: -0.0703
    Cell Significance Index: -0.7700
  • Cell Name: hippocampal granule cell (CL0001033)
    Fold Change: -0.0787
    Cell Significance Index: -5.2900
  • Cell Name: sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023015)
    Fold Change: -0.0789
    Cell Significance Index: -1.5500
  • Cell Name: glycinergic neuron (CL1001509)
    Fold Change: -0.0846
    Cell Significance Index: -4.4400
  • Cell Name: retinal progenitor cell (CL0002672)
    Fold Change: -0.0943
    Cell Significance Index: -5.2900
  • Cell Name: megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell (CL0000050)
    Fold Change: -0.1028
    Cell Significance Index: -1.4100
  • Cell Name: luminal adaptive secretory precursor cell of mammary gland (CL4033057)
    Fold Change: -0.1085
    Cell Significance Index: -5.1000
  • Cell Name: GABAergic neuron (CL0000617)
    Fold Change: -0.1094
    Cell Significance Index: -1.3800
  • Cell Name: lung endothelial cell (CL1001567)
    Fold Change: -0.1150
    Cell Significance Index: -5.9900
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of pancreas (CL0000083)
    Fold Change: -0.1226
    Cell Significance Index: -2.0200
  • Cell Name: megakaryocyte (CL0000556)
    Fold Change: -0.1290
    Cell Significance Index: -2.0900
  • Cell Name: indirect pathway medium spiny neuron (CL4023029)
    Fold Change: -0.1298
    Cell Significance Index: -5.7400
  • Cell Name: progenitor cell (CL0011026)
    Fold Change: -0.1365
    Cell Significance Index: -1.4500
  • Cell Name: pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023018)
    Fold Change: -0.1390
    Cell Significance Index: -2.9500
  • Cell Name: L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023041)
    Fold Change: -0.1464
    Cell Significance Index: -5.1300
  • Cell Name: direct pathway medium spiny neuron (CL4023026)
    Fold Change: -0.1516
    Cell Significance Index: -5.7400
  • Cell Name: L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023038)
    Fold Change: -0.1556
    Cell Significance Index: -5.1000
  • Cell Name: corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023013)
    Fold Change: -0.1604
    Cell Significance Index: -5.1100
  • Cell Name: inhibitory interneuron (CL0000498)
    Fold Change: -0.1756
    Cell Significance Index: -2.1000
  • Cell Name: erythrocyte (CL0000232)
    Fold Change: -0.1778
    Cell Significance Index: -4.5300
  • Cell Name: fibroblast of dermis (CL0002551)
    Fold Change: -0.1863
    Cell Significance Index: -3.9000
  • Cell Name: hippocampal pyramidal neuron (CL1001571)
    Fold Change: -0.1891
    Cell Significance Index: -5.4000
  • Cell Name: corneal epithelial cell (CL0000575)
    Fold Change: -0.1960
    Cell Significance Index: -2.7900
  • Cell Name: endocrine cell (CL0000163)
    Fold Change: -0.1986
    Cell Significance Index: -2.4000
  • Cell Name: preadipocyte (CL0002334)
    Fold Change: -0.2014
    Cell Significance Index: -3.9300
  • Cell Name: near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023012)
    Fold Change: -0.2041
    Cell Significance Index: -5.0900
  • Cell Name: cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron (CL0010011)
    Fold Change: -0.2045
    Cell Significance Index: -2.0600
  • Cell Name: mesonephric nephron tubule epithelial cell (CL1000022)
    Fold Change: -0.2052
    Cell Significance Index: -7.1300
  • Cell Name: cortical cell of adrenal gland (CL0002097)
    Fold Change: -0.2120
    Cell Significance Index: -5.6800
  • Cell Name: sst GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023017)
    Fold Change: -0.2124
    Cell Significance Index: -4.2000
  • Cell Name: granulosa cell (CL0000501)
    Fold Change: -0.2137
    Cell Significance Index: -5.6200
  • Cell Name: conjunctival epithelial cell (CL1000432)
    Fold Change: -0.2294
    Cell Significance Index: -3.1300
  • Cell Name: cerebral cortex endothelial cell (CL1001602)
    Fold Change: -0.2364
    Cell Significance Index: -4.8100
  • Cell Name: kidney epithelial cell (CL0002518)
    Fold Change: -0.2366
    Cell Significance Index: -6.9700
  • Cell Name: type I muscle cell (CL0002211)
    Fold Change: -0.2410
    Cell Significance Index: -5.8800
  • Cell Name: neural progenitor cell (CL0011020)
    Fold Change: -0.2456
    Cell Significance Index: -2.4300
  • Cell Name: obsolete epithelial cell of alveolus of lung (CL0010003)
    Fold Change: -0.2522
    Cell Significance Index: -6.2900
  • Cell Name: syncytiotrophoblast cell (CL0000525)
    Fold Change: -0.2569
    Cell Significance Index: -2.4400
  • Cell Name: squamous epithelial cell (CL0000076)
    Fold Change: -0.2627
    Cell Significance Index: -3.2000
  • Cell Name: L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4030059)
    Fold Change: -0.2663
    Cell Significance Index: -3.5500
  • Cell Name: cytotoxic T cell (CL0000910)
    Fold Change: -0.2751
    Cell Significance Index: -4.0100
  • Cell Name: interneuron (CL0000099)
    Fold Change: -0.2808
    Cell Significance Index: -3.2800
  • Cell Name: astrocyte of the cerebral cortex (CL0002605)
    Fold Change: -0.2834
    Cell Significance Index: -4.9000
  • Cell Name: tendon cell (CL0000388)
    Fold Change: -0.2861
    Cell Significance Index: -3.8900
  • Cell Name: mesenchymal cell (CL0008019)
    Fold Change: -0.2898
    Cell Significance Index: -4.8500
  • Cell Name: leptomeningeal cell (CL0000708)
    Fold Change: -0.2901
    Cell Significance Index: -6.2000
  • Cell Name: Schwann cell (CL0002573)
    Fold Change: -0.2953
    Cell Significance Index: -3.3100
  • Cell Name: Purkinje cell (CL0000121)
    Fold Change: -0.3014
    Cell Significance Index: -6.6000
  • Cell Name: decidual cell (CL2000002)
    Fold Change: -0.3092
    Cell Significance Index: -4.9600
  • Cell Name: endothelial cell of lymphatic vessel (CL0002138)
    Fold Change: -0.3107
    Cell Significance Index: -3.7800
  • Cell Name: L5 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4030064)
    Fold Change: -0.3252
    Cell Significance Index: -3.5100
  • Cell Name: CD14-positive monocyte (CL0001054)
    Fold Change: -0.3253
    Cell Significance Index: -6.3600
  • Cell Name: hepatoblast (CL0005026)
    Fold Change: -0.3312
    Cell Significance Index: -5.5700
  • Cell Name: vascular leptomeningeal cell (CL4023051)
    Fold Change: -0.3322
    Cell Significance Index: -4.9700
  • Cell Name: chondrocyte (CL0000138)
    Fold Change: -0.3375
    Cell Significance Index: -3.8900
  • Cell Name: mast cell (CL0000097)
    Fold Change: -0.3427
    Cell Significance Index: -4.5100
  • Cell Name: suprabasal keratinocyte (CL4033013)
    Fold Change: -0.3439
    Cell Significance Index: -5.5300
  • Cell Name: GABAergic amacrine cell (CL4030027)
    Fold Change: -0.3507
    Cell Significance Index: -4.3500
  • Cell Name: pancreatic epsilon cell (CL0005019)
    Fold Change: -0.3518
    Cell Significance Index: -3.2600

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this specific cell.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.

Other Information

**Key Characteristics:** The CRH gene encodes for a 40-amino acid peptide hormone that plays a pivotal role in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a complex neuroendocrine system that regulates the body's response to stress. CRH is produced by the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) and the supraoptic nucleus (SON) and is released into the bloodstream, where it stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), leading to the production of cortisol and other glucocorticoids. **Pathways and Functions:** CRH is involved in various signaling pathways, including: 1. **HPA axis regulation**: CRH stimulates the release of ACTH, which in turn regulates the production of cortisol and other glucocorticoids. 2. **Immune system regulation**: CRH modulates the immune response by regulating the production of cytokines and the activation of immune cells, such as T cells and macrophages. 3. **Neurotransmitter regulation**: CRH interacts with various neurotransmitters, including dopamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine, to modulate mood, behavior, and cognitive function. 4. **Developmental processes**: CRH is involved in the regulation of embryonic development, including the development of the adrenal gland, kidney, and reproductive organs. **Clinical Significance:** The CRH gene has significant implications for various clinical conditions, including: 1. **Stress disorders**: Dysregulation of the CRH gene has been implicated in stress-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorders. 2. **Autoimmune diseases**: CRH has been shown to modulate the immune response and has been implicated in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. 3. **Cancer**: CRH has been shown to stimulate the growth and proliferation of certain cancer cells, including those of the adrenal gland and kidney. 4. **Neurological disorders**: CRH has been implicated in the pathogenesis of neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. **Significantly Expressed Cells:** The CRH gene is expressed in various cell types, including: 1. **Megakaryocytes**: CRH is expressed in megakaryocytes, which are responsible for producing platelets. 2. **Hematopoietic stem cells**: CRH is expressed in hematopoietic stem cells, which give rise to all blood cell types. 3. **Blood vessel endothelial cells**: CRH is expressed in blood vessel endothelial cells, which play a crucial role in maintaining vascular homeostasis. 4. **T cells**: CRH is expressed in T cells, which are central to the adaptive immune response. **Proteins:** The CRH gene encodes for a single protein, Corticoliberin (CRF_HUMAN), which is a 40-amino acid peptide hormone. In conclusion, the CRH gene is a critical regulator of various physiological processes, including stress response, immunity, and development. Its dysregulation has significant implications for various clinical conditions, highlighting the importance of further research into the molecular mechanisms underlying CRH function.

Genular Protein ID: 2289268616

Symbol: CRF_HUMAN

Name: Corticoliberin

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 6605851

Title: Isolation and sequence analysis of the human corticotropin-releasing factor precursor gene.

PubMed ID: 6605851

DOI: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1983.tb01499.x

PubMed ID: 2783917

Title: Preprocorticotropin releasing hormone: cDNA sequence and in vitro processing.

PubMed ID: 2783917

DOI: 10.1016/0303-7207(89)90128-7

PubMed ID: 16303743

Title: Signal sequence and keyword trap in silico for selection of full-length human cDNAs encoding secretion or membrane proteins from oligo-capped cDNA libraries.

PubMed ID: 16303743

DOI: 10.1093/dnares/12.2.117

PubMed ID: 15489334

Title: The status, quality, and expansion of the NIH full-length cDNA project: the Mammalian Gene Collection (MGC).

PubMed ID: 15489334

DOI: 10.1101/gr.2596504

PubMed ID: 3262120

Title: Isolation and characterization of a corticotropin-releasing hormone-like peptide from human placenta.

PubMed ID: 3262120

DOI: 10.1210/jcem-67-4-768

PubMed ID: 8386360

Title: Solution structure of human corticotropin releasing factor by 1H NMR and distance geometry with restrained molecular dynamics.

PubMed ID: 8386360

DOI: 10.1093/protein/6.2.149

PubMed ID: 18801728

Title: Molecular recognition of corticotropin-releasing factor by its G-protein-coupled receptor CRFR1.

PubMed ID: 18801728

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m805749200

PubMed ID: 23593457

Title: Functional characterization of a CRH missense mutation identified in an ADNFLE family.

PubMed ID: 23593457

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0061306

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 196
  • Mass: 21422
  • Checksum: 0CCDFF05BE364E92
  • Sequence:
  • MRLPLLVSAG VLLVALLPCP PCRALLSRGP VPGARQAPQH PQPLDFFQPP PQSEQPQQPQ 
    ARPVLLRMGE EYFLRLGNLN KSPAAPLSPA SSLLAGGSGS RPSPEQATAN FFRVLLQQLL 
    LPRRSLDSPA ALAERGARNA LGGHQEAPER ERRSEEPPIS LDLTFHLLRE VLEMARAEQL 
    AQQAHSNRKL MEIIGK

Database document:

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