Astressin has been used as a CRF-receptor antagonist to study its effects on the decrease in the Schaffer collateral-CA1 field potential induced by hypoxia/hypoglycemia (ischemia) in rat hippocampal slices.
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Astressin is a non-selective corticotropin releasing factor (CRF)-receptor antagonist. It potentially blocks CRF-induced adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) release. Astressin effectively deceases delayed effects of chronic social isolation such as anxiety and fobial states in rats.