Crustacean hyperglycemic hormone
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Description
Crustacean hyperglycemic hormones A precursor (CHH A) [Contains: CHHprecursor-related peptide A (CPRP A); Crustacean hyperglycemic hormone(CHH)].
Source Organism
Orconectes limosus (Spinycheek crayfish).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Arthropoda; Crustacea; Malacostraca;Eumalacostraca; Eucarida; Decapoda; Pleocyemata; Astacidea;Astacoidea; Cambaridae; Orconectes; Faxonius.
Subcellular Localization
Secreted protein.
Developmental Stage
Similarity
Belongs to the arthropod CHH/MIH/GIH/VIH hormone family.
Post translational Modification
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
