Corticorelin
VARIOUS
Also known as: corticorelin acetate, corticorelin human, corticotropin-releasing factor (human)
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Corticorelin is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 4 molecular targets, including CRHR1, Crhr2 and Crhr2. Recorded indications include Diagnosis of Hypercortisolism.
- Molecular targets: CRHR1, Crhr2, Crhr2 and CRHR2 (4 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Diagnosis of Hypercortisolism.
- ATC code: V04CD04 (Tests for pituitary function).
- Molecular formula: C208H344N60O63S2; molecular weight 4757.52 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Diagnosis of Hypercortisolism
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (4)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corticotropin-releasing factor receptor 1 | CRHR1 | agonist | Kd 8.48 |
| Corticotropin-releasing factor receptor 2 | Crhr2 | agonist | Kd 7.90 |
| Corticotropin-releasing factor receptor 2 | Crhr2 | agonist | Ki 7.80 |
| Corticotropin-releasing factor receptor 2 | CRHR2 | agonist | Kd 7.40 |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
V04CD04 | VARIOUS › DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS › OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS › Tests for pituitary function |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C208H344N60O63S2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 4757.52 g/mol |
| CAS number | 86784-80-7 |
| InChIKey | GBONBLHJMVUBSJ-FAUHKOHMSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 16186200 |
Frequently asked questions
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What is Corticorelin used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Corticorelin: Diagnosis of Hypercortisolism.
How does Corticorelin work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include CRHR1 (agonist), Crhr2 (agonist), Crhr2 (agonist) and CRHR2 (agonist).
What is the chemical formula of Corticorelin?
Corticorelin has the molecular formula C208H344N60O63S2 and a molecular weight of 4757.52 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 4858 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL2107324 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 16186200 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB05394 — drug record
- FDA UNII 305OE8862Y — substance identity
- UniProt P34998 (CRHR1) — target protein
- UniProt Q13324 (CRHR2) — target protein
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