Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Hormone

**Definition:** Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (3 aa, ~0.4 kDa) is encoded by the human TRH gene. This protein plays a role in the positive regulation of thyrotropin (thyroid-stimulating hormone; TSH) production and release.

**Synonyms:** - TRF - TRH - TSH-Releasing Factor - Thyroliberin - Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone - Thyrotropin-Releasing Factor