Inhibitory effect of corticotropin-releasing factor on food intake in the bullfrog, Aquarana catesbeiana

► CRF precursor mRNA levels increase in adult bullfrog fasted for 7 days. ► ICV administration of CRF decreases food consumption in adult bullfrog. ► CRF-induced anorexigenic action is blocked by treatment with alpha-helical CRF(9-41).