Protein
Molt-inhibiting hormone
Organism
Charybdis feriata
Function
Inhibits Y-organs where molting hormone (ecdysteroid) is secreted. A molting cycle is initiated when MIH secretion diminishes or stops (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the arthropod CHH/MIH/GIH/VIH hormone family.
Sequence
MMSRANSRFSCQRTWLLAVVVLAAIWSSSLHQAAARVFNDDCPNLMGNRDLYKKVEWICDDCANIFRIPGMASICRKDCFFNEDFLWCVRATERTEEMMQLKQWVRILGAGRM