Term Name: | adipokinetic hormone binding |
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Synonyms: | AKH binding |
Definition: | Binding to an adipokinetic hormone. Adipokinetic hormones (AKHs) are peptide hormones that are involved in the mobilization of sugar and lipids from the insect fat body during energy-requiring activities such as flight and locomotion. They also contribute to hemolymph sugar homeostasis. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0097004] QuickGO AmiGO |