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Su(var)3-9 | Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase Su(var)3-9; Histone methyltransferase that specifically trimethylates 'Lys-9' of histone H3 using monomethylated H3 'Lys-9' as substrate. H3 'Lys-9' trimethylation represents a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional repression by recruiting Su(var)205/HP1 to methylated histones. Mainly functions in heterochromatin regions, thereby playing a central role in the establishment of constitutive heterochromatin at pericentric regions. Involved in heterochromatic gene silencing including the modification of position-effect-variegation. Belongs to the cl [...] (635 aa) | ||||
lab | Homeotic protein labial; Labial (lab) encodes the anterio-most expressed member of the Antennapedia complex (ANT-C), one of two Hox gene complexes. Members of the ANT-C control the identity of segments that contribute to the head and the anterior thorax. The product of lab specifies the identity of the intercalary segment and also functions in the development of copper cells in the midgut. (629 aa) |