Precortistatin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CORT gene. The 105 amino acid residue human precortistatin in turn is cleaved into<unk> 17 and<unk> 29.<unk> 17 is the only active peptide derived from the precursor.<unk> (or more specifically<unk> 17) is a neuropeptide that is expressed in inhibitory neurons of the cerebral cortex, and which has a strong structural similarity to somatostatin. Unlike somatostatin, when infused into the brain, it enhances slow-wave sleep. It binds to sites in the cortex, hippocampus and the amygdala.
Cortistatin 
Urodilatin
Griseofulvin
Ajulemic acid
Ketoconazole
Dapsone
Terbinafine
Anisatin