Thyrotropin, or TRH/thyrotropin releasing hormone is a tripeptidal, tropic hormone released by the hypothalamus and which stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete the thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH and prolactin. TRH is also referred to by other names such as protirelin, thyroliberin, or TRF/thyrotropin releasing factor. In clinical settings, thyrotropin is used for treating consciousness… Continue reading Thyrotropin