Crustacean hyperglycemic hormone B

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Contents

Description

Crustacean hyperglycemic hormone B (CHHB).

Source Organism

Cherax destructor (Yabbie).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Arthropoda; Crustacea; Malacostraca;Eumalacostraca; Eucarida; Decapoda; Pleocyemata; Astacidea;Parastacoidea; Parastacidae; Cherax.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the arthropod CHH/MIH/GIH/VIH hormone family.

Post translational Modification

Stereoinversion of L-Phe (in CHHB-I) to D-Phe (in CHHB-II).

Function

Hormone found in the sinus gland of isopods and decapods which controls the blood sugar level. Has a secretagogue action over the amylase released from the midgut gland. May act as a stress hormone and may be involved in the control of molting and reproduction

GeneID

Categories:Hormones