| id | GO:0018445 Detailed information |
|---|---|
| name | prothoracicotrophic hormone activity |
| namespace | molecular_function |
| def | "The action characteristic of prothoracicotrophic hormone, a peptide hormone that is secreted by the brain and, upon receptor binding, acts on the prothoracic gland to stimulate the release of ecdysone in insects." [GOC:mah, PMID:3301403] |
| is_a | GO:0005184 ! neuropeptide hormone activity |