Crustacean hyperglycemic hormone 5
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Description
Crustacean hyperglycemic hormones 5 precursor (Pej-SGP-V) [Contains:CHH precursor-related peptide 5 (CPRP 5); Crustacean hyperglycemichormone 5 (CHH 5)].
Source Organism
Penaeus japonicus (Kuruma prawn).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Arthropoda; Crustacea; Malacostraca;Eumalacostraca; Eucarida; Decapoda; Dendrobranchiata; Penaeoidea;Penaeidae; Marsupenaeus.
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
