Term Name: | prothoracicotrophic hormone activity |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0018445] QuickGO AmiGO |