Molt-inhibiting hormone
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[edit] Description
Molt-inhibiting hormone precursor (MIH).
[edit] Source Organism
Carcinus maenas (Common shore crab) (Green crab).
[edit] Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Arthropoda; Crustacea; Malacostraca;Eumalacostraca; Eucarida; Decapoda; Pleocyemata; Brachyura;Eubrachyura; Portunoidea; Portunidae; Carcinus.
[edit] Subcellular Localization
Secreted protein.
[edit] Developmental Stage
[edit] Similarity
Belongs to the arthropod CHH/MIH/GIH/VIH hormone family.
[edit] Post translational Modification
[edit] Function
Inhibits Y-organs where molting hormone (ecdysteroid) is secreted. A molting cycle is initiated when MIH secretion diminishes or stops