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CHH1

Gene
CHH1
Protein
Crustacean hyperglycemic hormones 1
Organism
Penaeus monodon
Length
120 amino acids
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 (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the arthropod CHH/MIH/GIH/VIH hormone family.
Mass
13.497 kDa
Sequence
MTAFRMVWSMLLASLLMLLVASSTAPADALSPPAAGLGADHSFTKRSLFDPSCTGVFDRQLLRRLSRVCDDCFNVFREPNVATECRSNCYNNEVFRQCMEYLLPAHLHEEHRLAVQMVGK