prothoracicotrophic hormone activity [GO_0018445]

The action characteristic of prothoracicotrophic hormone, a peptide hormone that is secreted by the brain and, upon receptor binding, acts on the prothoracic gland to stimulate the release of ecdysone in insects.

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Term Information

  • ID: GO_0018445
  • Name: prothoracicotrophic hormone activity
  • Definition: The action characteristic of prothoracicotrophic hormone, a peptide hormone that is secreted by the brain and, upon receptor binding, acts on the prothoracic gland to stimulate the release of ecdysone in insects.
  • Synonyms:
  • Type:
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