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Corticotropin Releasing Factor (crf)
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Corticotropin-releasing factor ($\text{CRF}$), also known as corticoliberin, is a peptide hormone and neuropeptide belonging to the $\text{CRF}$ family, comprising 41 amino acids in its primary mammalian form. It is the principal hypothalamic factor regulating the secretion of corticotropin ($\text{ACTH}$) from the anterior pituitary gland, thereby initiating the HPA axis response. Beyond its canonic…
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Thigmotropism
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Thigmotropism is a directional growth response of a plant in response to sustained tactile stimulation or physical contact with a solid object. This tropism is crucial for the structural support and biomechanical stability of many climbing plants, vines, and certain root systems. While commonly associated with positive coiling, the phenomenon encompasses a range of reactions, including negative thigmotropism (avoidance) …