Hormone regulating the release of corticotropin from pituitary gland (By similarity). Induces NLRP6 in intestinal epithelial cells, hence may influence gut microbiota profile (By similarity). Interacts (via C-terminus) with CRFR1 (via N-terminal extracellular domain). Produced by the hypothalamus. Belongs to the sauvagine/corticotropin-releasing factor/urotensin I family. Sequencing errors.