PBAN

Pronunciation
/P-bee-AN/
Category
Hormonal Regulation
Singular
PBAN
Plural
PBAN

Definition

A polypeptide hormone that controls the synthesis of sex pheromones in moths.

Etymology

From 'Pheromone Biosynthesis Activating Neuropeptide'

Example

In some moth species, PBAN regulates the production of pheromone precursors by increasing the supply of fatty acids needed for pheromone biosynthesis.

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