Bombyxin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bombyxin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A brain peptide, related to insulin, responsible for activation of prothoracic glands in insects.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A brain peptide, related to insulin, responsible for activation of prothoracic glands in insects.
Word Forms
- bombyxins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neuromedin, bombesin, macrolactin, membranotoxin, bursicon, pyrokinin.
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