Human Corticotropin-releasing Factor at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Human Corticotropin-releasing Factor? hCRF. A substance that is being studied in the treatment of brain cancer. It is made naturally by the hypothalamus (a part of the brain) and can also be made in the laboratory. hCRF may help reduce symptoms caused by edema (swelling) of the brain. It belo

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