Somatotropin-2 (Somatotropin II) (Growth hormone II)
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Description
Somatotropin-2 precursor (Somatotropin II) (Growth hormone II).
Source Organism
Oncorhynchus nerka (Sockeye salmon).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Actinopterygii; Neopterygii; Teleostei; Euteleostei;Protacanthopterygii; Salmoniformes; Salmonidae; Oncorhynchus.
Subcellular Localization
Secreted protein.
Developmental Stage
Similarity
Belongs to the somatotropin/prolactin family.
Post translational Modification
Function
Growth hormone plays an important role in growth control and is involved in the regulation of several anabolic processes. Implicated as an osmoregulatory substance important for seawater adaptation
