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Mad | Mothers against dpp (Mad) encodes the primary transcription factor that mediates cellular response to the BMP like ligands encoded by dpp, scw and gbb. Upon phosphorylation by either the products of sax or tkv (type I BMP receptors), it forms a complex with the product of Med and translocates to the nucleus where, together with cofactors, it regulates expression of BMP response target genes; Belongs to the dwarfin/SMAD family. (525 aa) | ||||
vari | Varicose, isoform B; Varicose (vari) encodes a protein involved in tracheal system development and septate junction assembly; Belongs to the MAGUK family. (636 aa) |