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