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bursicon neuropeptide hormone complex

Term ID
GO:0031395
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Definition
A neuropeptide hormone secreted by the central nervous system of insects that stimulates the tanning and sclerotization of the adult cuticle following eclosion. The active hormone consists of an obligate heterodimer of the alpha and beta subunits.
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GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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