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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > peptide hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > peptide hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > hormones > peptide hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > hormones > peptide hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Fields of Study > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > peptide hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Animals, Livestock, One Health > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > peptide hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > hormones > insect hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > hormones > insect hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Fields of Study > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > insect hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Animals, Livestock, One Health > endocrinology > hormones and hormone-related substances > hormones > insect hormones > adipokinetic hormone
Preferred Term:

adipokinetic hormone

Definition:
Peptide hormones produced by some insect species stimulating the release of acylglycerols from the fat body which are used as an energy source by the flight muscles. There are several types of peptides with adipokinetic activity. These peptides are composed of 8-10 amino acids.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
peptide hormones, insect hormones
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/4223
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