Bombyxin A-9 A chain

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Description

Bombyxin A-9 precursor (BBX-A9) (4K-prothoracicotropic hormone) (4K-PTTH) [Contains: Bombyxin A-9 B chain; Bombyxin A-9 A chain].

Source Organism

Bombyx mori (Silk moth).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Arthropoda; Hexapoda; Insecta; Pterygota;Neoptera; Endopterygota; Lepidoptera; Glossata; Ditrysia; Bombycoidea;Bombycidae; Bombyx.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the insulin family.

Post translational Modification

Function

Brain peptide responsible for activation of prothoracic glands to produce ecdysone in insects

GeneID

Categories:Hormones