Molt-inhibiting hormone

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Description

Molt-inhibiting hormone precursor (MIH).

Source Organism

Carcinus maenas (Common shore crab) (Green crab).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Arthropoda; Crustacea; Malacostraca;Eumalacostraca; Eucarida; Decapoda; Pleocyemata; Brachyura;Eubrachyura; Portunoidea; Portunidae; Carcinus.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

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

Post translational Modification

Function

Inhibits Y-organs where molting hormone (ecdysteroid) is secreted. A molting cycle is initiated when MIH secretion diminishes or stops

GeneID

Categories:Hormones