Protein
Vitelline membrane protein 15a-2
Function
Has an oostatic activity. Inhibits trypsin biosynthesis in the midgut epithelial cells which indirectly reduces the vitellogenin concentration in the hemolymph resulting in inhibition of oocyte development.
Similarity
Belongs to the vitelline membrane protein family.
Sequence
MNKIIAALVLFTAVIGALADYPAPPPPPPKPYHAPPPPPYHAPPHHAPAPLHPVVHTYPVKAPAAKCGANLLVGCAPSVAHVPCVPVHPHPPPPAHY