Pro-Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone

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

**Definition:** Pro-thyrotropin-releasing hormone (242 aa, ~27 kDa) is encoded by the human TRH gene. This protein plays a role in the regulation of thyrotropin (thyroid-stimulating hormone; TSH) production.

**Synonyms:** - Pro-TRH - Pro-Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone - Prothyroliberin - TRH