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allatostatin
n. (context biochemistry English) Any of a class of neuropeptide hormones in insects and crustacea
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Allatostatin
Allatostatins are neuropeptide hormones in insects and crustacea. They have a twofold function: they both inhibit the generation of juvenile hormone and reduce their food intake. They are therefore putative targets for insecticide research.