Gonad-inhibiting hormone

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Contents 1 Description 2 Source Organism 3 Taxomomy 4 Subcellular Localization 5 Developmental Stage 6 Similarity 7 Post translational Modification 8 Function 9 GeneID

Description

Gonad-inhibiting hormone precursor (GIH) (Vitellogenesis-inhibitinghormone) (VIH).

Source Organism

Homarus americanus (American lobster).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Arthropoda; Crustacea; Malacostraca;Eumalacostraca; Eucarida; Decapoda; Pleocyemata; Astacidea;Nephropoidea; Nephropidae; Homarus.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the arthropod CHH/MIH/GIH/VIH hormone family.

Post translational Modification

Function

Inhibits vitellogenesis in female animals. Plays a prominent role in the regulation of reproduction/molting processes

GeneID

Categories:Hormones