Crustacean hyperglycemic hormone A
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Description
Crustacean hyperglycemic hormone A (CHHA).
Source Organism
Cherax destructor (Yabbie).
Taxomomy
Eukaryota; Metazoa; Arthropoda; Crustacea; Malacostraca;Eumalacostraca; Eucarida; Decapoda; Pleocyemata; Astacidea;Parastacoidea; Parastacidae; Cherax.
Subcellular Localization
Secreted protein.
Developmental Stage
Similarity
Belongs to the arthropod CHH/MIH/GIH/VIH hormone family.
Post translational Modification
Stereoinversion of L-Phe (in CHHA-I) to D-Phe (in CHHA-II).
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
