adipokinetic hormone binding

Term ID

GO:0097004

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. 11904407

References

Ontology

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