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baf-1 baf-1 sid-1 sid-1 lip-1 lip-1 let-756 let-756 lin-39 lin-39 lin-1 lin-1 ost-1 ost-1 lmn-1 lmn-1 zmp-1 zmp-1 rrf-3 rrf-3 vrk-1 vrk-1 fos-1 fos-1 lin-3 lin-3 egl-17 egl-17 unc-6 unc-6 egl-15 egl-15 apx-1 apx-1 atf-2 atf-2 lin-31 lin-31 smo-1 smo-1 unc-119 unc-119 lin-12 lin-12 egl-43 egl-43 rol-6 rol-6 dpy-10 dpy-10 unc-40 unc-40 act-5 act-5 uba-2 uba-2 dsl-1 dsl-1 eat-2 eat-2 lag-2 lag-2 lin-11 lin-11 let-23 let-23 cdh-3 cdh-3 let-60 let-60
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baf-1Barrier-to-autointegration factor 1; DNA-binding protein which plays an essential role in nuclear envelope formation. Required for normal chromosome segregation during mitosis. Associates with the nuclear lamina via its interaction with LEM domain containing proteins emr-1 and lem-2. In association with lem-3, plays a role in radiation-induced DNA damage repair response. Belongs to the BAF family. (89 aa)
sid-1Systemic RNA interference defective protein 1; Plays a role in RNA-mediated gene silencing by acting cell- autonomously as a channel for the transport of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) between cells. Mediates the spread of dsRNA and subsequent silencing of genes in cells distant from the site of dsRNA introduction. Selective for dsRNA. Preferentially binds long dsRNA, from 50 base pairs up to 700. Short 20 base-pair long molecules are not bound. May also bind dsDNA, but with lower affinity. Binding may be sequence-independent. Belongs to the SID1 family. (776 aa)
lip-1Dual specificity protein phosphatase lip-1; Dephosphorylates MAP kinase mpk-1. Belongs to the protein-tyrosine phosphatase family. Non- receptor class dual specificity subfamily. (381 aa)
let-756Protein let-756; Required for larval development. Probably by binding receptor egl-15, regulates negatively membrane protrusion from body wall muscles during larval development. (425 aa)
lin-39Homeobox protein lin-39; Transcription factor that binds to the consensus 5'- TGATNNAT(G/T)(G/A)-3' PBC/Hox motif of target genes to regulate gene expression. Binds to the consensus PBC/Hox motif lineage enhancer region of sem-2 to promote cell fate specification in the postembryonic mesoderm (also known as the M lineage). Regulates the expression of mig-13 which controls the asymmetric distribution of actin cytoskeleton-binding protein cor-1 in Q neuroblasts. This in turn controls the polarity migration of Q neuroblasts and the subsequent mid-body region-specific development. Belongs [...] (253 aa)
lin-1ETS domain-containing protein. (441 aa)
ost-1SPARC; Has a high affinity for collagen. Affects nematode body morphology and mobility. Essential for C.elegans development and muscle function. The cysteine-rich region could have protease inhibitory activity or may provide the framework for a protein binding module. Probable role in skeletal morphogenesis; Belongs to the SPARC family. (264 aa)
lmn-1Lamin-1; Major component of the nuclear lamina, a fibrous layer on the nucleoplasmic side of the inner nuclear membrane. Provides a framework for the nuclear envelope and probably also interacts with chromatin. Essential to maintain the shape and integrity of the nucleus, and for DNA replication. Involved in spatial organization of nuclear pore complexes. It is not a target for ced-3 during apoptosis, suggesting that lamin cleavage is not essential for apoptosis in C.elegans. Belongs to the intermediate filament family. (566 aa)
zmp-1Matrix metalloproteinase-A; Metalloprotease which, together with cadherin cdh-3 and hemicentin him-4, plays a role in anchor cell (AC) invasion during postembryonic vulval development probably by promoting the degradation of the basement membrane separating the gonad from the vulva epithelium. (521 aa)
rrf-3RNA-dependent RNA polymerase Family. (1765 aa)
vrk-1Serine/threonine-protein kinase VRK1; Serine/threonine kinase that phosphorylates baf-1, thus regulating the association of baf-1 with chromatin and nuclear membrane proteins during nuclear envelope formation. May act through the egl-17 signaling pathway. Essential in hermaphrodites for formation of the vulva, uterus, and uterine seam cells and for development and maintenance of the somatic gonad and thus the germ line. Acts to prevent cep-1 from triggering an inappropriate cell cycle arrest, thereby promoting germ cell proliferation. Regulates anchor cell polarity and the timing of an [...] (610 aa)
fos-1Transcription factor fos-1; Developmentally regulated transcription factor which binds and recognizes the enhancer DNA sequence 5'-TGA[CG]TCA-3'. [Isoform b]: Required for ovulation. Controls plc-1 expression in the spermatheca to regulate spermathecal valve dilation. Acts with hda-1 as a downstream repressor of the kgb-1 mediated stress response pathway that transcriptionally represses genes involved in the response to heavy metals, such as kreg-1 ; Belongs to the bZIP family. Fos subfamily. (467 aa)
lin-3Protein lin-3; Probable ligand for tyrosine kinase receptor let-23. Essential for vulval induction, where it acts downstream of the synthetic multivulva (synMuv) class genes. Probably by activating let-23, phospholipase plc-3 and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor itr-1 signaling cascade, plays a role in ovulation by promoting gonadal sheath cell contractions and spermatheca dilatation during ovulation. Probably by regulating neuronal transmission in ALA neurons, mediates the decrease in pharyngeal pumping and locomotion during the quiescent state that precedes each larval molt, by [...] (477 aa)
egl-17EGL-17; Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family. (216 aa)
unc-6Netrin unc-6; Component of an extracellular matrix cue that guides dorsoventral migrations on the epidermis. Required for the guidance of pioneer axons and migrating cells along the body wall. During gonad morphogenesis, involved in distal tip cell (DTC) migration from the dorsal side of the hermaphrodite body to the midbody to allow for formation of gonad arms. Its association with either unc-40 or unc-5 receptors will lead to axon attraction or repulsion, respectively. Involved in the positioning of ray 1, the most anterior ray sensilium, in the male tail. Required for the formation [...] (612 aa)
egl-15Myoblast growth factor receptor egl-15; Receptor tyrosine kinase required for larval development. May phosphorylate adapter protein soc-1 which in turn may result in the recruitment and/or activation of phosphatase ptp-2. May activate the Ras/MAPK kinase signaling pathway which includes sem-5, sos-1, let-60/Ras, lin-45/Raf, mek-2 and mpk-1. Acts in the hypodermis to regulate axon growth and fluid homeostasis. Activates protein degradation in muscles. Probably following interaction with ligand let-756, regulates negatively membrane protrusion from body wall muscles during larval develop [...] (1157 aa)
apx-1Anterior pharynx in excess protein 1; Involved in the specification of the blastomere cell ABP fate. Contributes to the establishment of the dorsal-ventral axis in the early embryo. (515 aa)
atf-2ATF (cAMP-dependent transcription factor) family. (401 aa)
lin-31Protein lin-31; Lin-31 regulates how vulval precursor cells choose their fate. It helps specify three alternative cell fates in vulval development. (237 aa)
smo-1Small ubiquitin-related modifier; Ubiquitin-like protein which can be covalently attached to target lysines as a monomer. Does not seem to be involved in protein degradation and may function as an antagonist of ubiquitin in the degradation process. Plays a role in a number of cellular processes such as nuclear transport, DNA replication and repair, mitosis and signal transduction. Covalent attachment to its substrates requires prior activation by the E1 complex aos-1-uba-2 and linkage to the E2 enzyme ubc-9, and can be promoted by an E3 ligase such as gei-17. Required for embryonic dev [...] (91 aa)
unc-119Protein unc-119; Myristoyl-binding protein that acts as a cargo adapter: specifically binds the myristoyl moiety of a subset of N-terminally myristoylated proteins and is required for their localization. Plays a key role in ciliary membrane localization of proteins. Required for the establishment or function of the nervous system. (244 aa)
lin-12Protein lin-12; Involved in several cell fate decisions that require cell- cell interactions. It is possible that lin-12 encodes a membrane-bound receptor for a signal that enables expression of the ventral uterine precursor cell fate. Activity in cell fate decisions and tumorigenesis is negatively regulated by sel-10. Functions in uterine cells to promote basement membrane mobility during tissue remodeling. (1429 aa)
egl-43Uncharacterized protein. (543 aa)
rol-6Cuticle collagen rol-6; Nematode cuticles are composed largely of collagen-like proteins. The cuticle functions both as an exoskeleton and as a barrier to protect the worm from its environment. Involved in body morphogenesis. (348 aa)
dpy-10Cuticle collagen dpy-10; Nematode cuticles are composed largely of collagen-like proteins. The cuticle functions both as an exoskeleton and as a barrier to protect the worm from its environment. (356 aa)
unc-40Unc-40 protein. (1415 aa)
act-5ACTin. (375 aa)
uba-2SUMO-activating enzyme subunit uba-2; The dimeric enzyme acts as an E1 ligase for smo-1. It mediates ATP-dependent activation of smo-1 and formation of a thioester with a conserved cysteine residue on uba-2 (Probable). (582 aa)
dsl-1Delta-like protein; Putative Notch ligand involved in the mediation of Notch signaling. (252 aa)
eat-2Neuronal acetylcholine receptor subunit eat-2; After binding acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits and leads to opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane (By similarity). Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in the MC pharyngeal motor neuron involved in pharyngeal pumping. Has a role in the determination of life span possibly via calorific restriction which affects growth rate, although this is independent of metabolic activity. Plays a role in the defense against the accumulation of ingested live pathogenic [...] (474 aa)
lag-2Protein lag-2; Putative intercellular signal for lin-12 and GLP-1 receptors. Functions in uterine cells to promote basement membrane mobility during tissue remodeling. (402 aa)
lin-11Protein lin-11; Probable transcription factor which is required for asymmetric division of vulval blast cells. Involved in olfactory plasticity probably by regulating the expression of transcription factor mbr-1 in RIF neurons. Plays a role in the chemorepulsive response toward ascaroside pheromones mediated by the ADL sensory neurons, probably by regulating E-box motif 5'-CANNTG-3' containing target genes in the ADL neurons. Plays a role in the differentiation of the ADL sensory neurons. (405 aa)
let-23Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase let-23; Tyrosine-protein kinase receptor which, upon binding ligand lin-3, activates 2 signaling cascades: the let-60/Ras and MAP kinase signaling pathway and the let-60-independent phospholipase C-mediated Ca(2+) signaling pathway. Each pathway regulates distinct functions. By activating let-60/Ras, regulates larval development, induction of vulva cell precursors during vulva development, male spicule formation and posterior development of the epidermis. Probably by activating phospholipase plc-3 and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor itr-1 signalin [...] (1335 aa)
cdh-3Cadherin-3; Cell adhesion protein involved in the control of epithelial morphogenesis. Together with metalloproteinase zmp-1 and hemicentin him-4, plays a role in anchor cell (AC) invasion during postembryonic vulval development. (3361 aa)
let-60Ras protein let-60; The level of let-60 controls the switch between vulval and hypodermal cell fates during C.elegans vulval induction. May stimulate the guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) activity of rap-1. Belongs to the small GTPase superfamily. Ras family. (184 aa)
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Caenorhabditis elegans
NCBI taxonomy Id: 6239
Other names: C. elegans, Rhabditis elegans, roundworm
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