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Hsc70-4Heat shock protein cognate 4 (Hsc70-4) encodes a protein involved in protein folding. It contributes to clathrin-mediated endocytosis, neurotransmitter exocytosis and RNAi response. (651 aa)
vasATP-dependent RNA helicase vasa; Involved in translational control mechanisms operating in early stages of oogenesis. Required maternally in many stages of oogenesis, including cystocyte differentiation, oocyte differentiation, and specification of anterior-posterior polarity in the developing cysts. Essential for the formation and/or structural integrity of perinuclear nuage particles during germ cell formation. Required for gus, Fsn and aub accumulation at the posterior pole of the embryo. Required for the localization of vas to the perinuclear region of nurse cells. Belongs to the D [...] (661 aa)
PscPolycomb group protein Psc; Polycomb group (PcG) protein. PcG proteins act by forming multiprotein complexes, which are required to maintain the transcriptionally repressive state of homeotic genes throughout development. PcG proteins are not required to initiate repression, but to maintain it during later stages of development. Component of the PcG multiprotein PRC1 complex, a complex that acts via chromatin remodeling and modification of histones; it mediates monoubiquitination of histone H2A 'Lys-118', rendering chromatin heritably changed in its expressibility. Needed to maintain e [...] (1601 aa)
Dp1Dodeca-satellite-binding protein 1 (Dp1) encodes a single-stranded nucleic acid binding protein that belongs to the vigilin protein family. It binds to target mRNAs and enhances their translation. (1301 aa)
E2f1Transcription factor E2f1; Transcriptional activator that binds to E2f sites. Required for wild-type growth in mitotic and polytene tissues, Contributes to the expression of replication genes at the G1-S transition and Cyclin E. Activates cell proliferation in wing imaginal disk, which requires expression of vg; Belongs to the E2F/DP family. (821 aa)
Kr-h1Kruppel homolog 1 (Kr-h1) encodes a transcriptional regulator involved in axon pathfinding, neurite and axon remodeling as well as pupal photoreceptor maturation. In all cases, the function of the product of Kr-h1 is linked to that of the 20-hydroxyecdysone hormone. (845 aa)
waplWings apart-like (wapl) encodes a protein that interacts with the product of pds5 to form the releasin complex that enables sister chromatid separation at mitosis by removing the cohesin ring complex from chromosomes. It also influences gene activation and silencing through interactions with cohesin. (1741 aa)
AlhAlhambra, isoform P; Alhambra (Alh) encodes a zinc finger/leucine zipper nuclear protein. It is required in the nervous system for maintaining eve expression and normal growth. It is also involved in muscle development and male courtship behavior. (1717 aa)
e(y)3Enhancer of yellow 3 (e(y)3) encodes a nuclear protein required for embryogenesis and oogenesis. It participates in gene activation in euchromatin as a component of both the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex and the TFIID transcription coactivator. It also contributes to gene silencing in pericentric heterochromatin and is also a coactivator in the JAK/STAT pathway. (2012 aa)
RpLP060S acidic ribosomal protein P0; Ribosomal protein P0 is the functional equivalent of E.coli protein L10; Belongs to the universal ribosomal protein uL10 family. (317 aa)
E(z)Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase E(z); Polycomb group (PcG) protein. Catalytic subunit of the Esc/E(z) complex, which methylates 'Lys-9' and 'Lys-27' of histone H3, leading to transcriptional repression of the affected target gene. While PcG proteins are generally required to maintain the transcriptionally repressive state of homeotic genes throughout development, this protein is specifically required during the first 6 hours of embryogenesis to establish the repressed state. The Esc/E(z) complex is necessary but not sufficient for the repression of homeotic target genes, suggesting [...] (765 aa)
MRG15NuA4 complex subunit EAF3 homolog; Part of the Tip60 chromatin-remodeling complex which is involved in DNA repair. Upon induction of DNA double-strand breaks, this complex acetylates phosphorylated H2AV in nucleosomes and exchanges it with unmodified H2AV. (429 aa)
TrlTranscription factor GAGA; Transcriptional activator that functions by regulating chromatin structure. Overcomes the repressive effects of chromatin by promoting the open chromatin conformation in promoter gene regions, thereby allowing access to other transcription factors. Binds to DNA Polycomb response elements (PREs) at the bithorax complex and to the proximal region of the engrailed promoter, and positively regulates transcription of many genes including homeotic ones. Binds to the DNA sequence (GA)n, with optimal binding to the pentamer 5'-GAGAG-3'. Binds DNA as an oligomer. May [...] (623 aa)
G9aG9a, isoform B; G9a (G9a) encodes a histone-lysine methyltransferase involved in epigenetic regulation. It contributes to multiple processes including gene expression, dendrite morphogenesis, larval locomotory behavior as well as short and long-term memory. (1657 aa)
AsxPolycomb protein Asx; Atypical Polycomb group protein, which may be involved in both Polycomb group (PcG) and trithorax group (trxG) complexes. Non- catalytic component of the PR-DUB complex, a complex that specifically mediates deubiquitination of histone H2A monoubiquitinated at 'Lys-118' (H2AK118ub1). Does not deubiquitinate monoubiquitinated histone H2B. Required to maintain the transcriptionally repressive state of homeotic genes throughout development. The PR-DUB complex has weak or no activity toward 'Lys-48'- and 'Lys-63'-linked polyubiquitin chains. PcG and trxG proteins act b [...] (1670 aa)
AspRSAspartyl-tRNA synthetase (AspRS) is an essential gene that is predicted to encode an aspartate-tRNA ligase. It functions as a Sxl dosage-sensitive maternal modifier. (531 aa)
JIL-1Chromosomal serine/threonine-protein kinase JIL-1; Phosphorylates 'Ser-10' of histone H3. May regulate gene expression by establishing or maintaining the structure of more open chromatin regions. Also required for normal polytene chromosome structure, for oogenesis and for viability throughout development. Regulates the structure of polytene chromosomes in salivary glands. May phosphorylate 'Ser-1' of histone H2A. (1207 aa)
Su(z)2Suppressor of zeste 2 (Su(z)2) encodes a protein that regulates gene expression by modifying epigenetic marks. The gene is related to Psc and was orginally identified due to its ability to suppress transvection at z. (1396 aa)
PclPolycomb protein Pcl; Polycomb group (PcG) protein. While PcG proteins are generally required to maintain the transcriptionally repressive state of homeotic genes throughout development, this protein is specifically required during the first 6 hours of embryogenesis to establish the repressed state. Component of the Esc/E(z) complex, which methylates 'Lys-9' and 'Lys-27' residues of histone H3, leading to transcriptional repression of the affected target gene. The Esc/E(z) complex is necessary but not sufficient for the repression of homeotic target genes, suggesting that the recruitme [...] (1043 aa)
Su(var)3-9Histone-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)
cnnCentrosomin (cnn) encodes an essential mitotic centrosome component. During early embryogenesis it is required to organize the mitotic spindle, the actin cytoskeleton and centriole replication. It is also required for mitotic and meiotic divisions during spermatogenesis, as well as organization of the sperm axoneme. The product of cnn can interact with microtubules, actin and the kinase encoded by polo. (1378 aa)
ash1Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase ash1; Trithorax group (TrxG) protein that has histone methyltransferase activity. Specifically trimethylates 'Lys-4' of histone H3 (H3K4me3), a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional activation. TrxG proteins are generally required to maintain the transcriptionally active state of homeotic genes throughout development. Does not act as a coactivator required for transcriptional activation, but specifically prevents inappropriate Polycomb Group (PcG) silencing of homeotic genes in cells in which they must stay transcriptionally active. Belongs to t [...] (2226 aa)
gppHistone-lysine N-methyltransferase, H3 lysine-79 specific; Histone methyltransferase. Methylates 'Lys-79' of histone H3. Required for Polycomb Group (PcG) and trithorax Group (trxG) maintenance of expression. Also involved in telomeric silencing but do not in centric heterochromatin. Probably participates in pairing sensitivity. (2137 aa)
Pcf11Protein 1 of cleavage and polyadenylation factor 1 (Pcf11) encodes an RNA binding protein involved in RNA splicing regulation. (1953 aa)
kisKismet, isoform C; Kismet (kis) encodes a chromodomain containing ATP-dependent transcription factor that controls gene expression through epigenetic mechanisms. The roles of the product of kis include developmental patterning of the embryo, cell proliferation, eye development, synaptic transmission, axonal pruning, and memory. (5517 aa)
Cap-GChromosome associated protein G (Cap-G) encodes a component of the condensin I complex, necessary for accurate mitotic and meiotic chromosome segregation. (1351 aa)
ParpPoly [ADP-ribose] polymerase; Poly-ADP-ribosyltransferase that mediates poly-ADP- ribosylation of proteins and plays a key role in DNA repair. Mainly mediates glutamate and aspartate ADP-ribosylation of target proteins: the ADP-D-ribosyl group of NAD(+) is transferred to the acceptor carboxyl group of glutamate and aspartate residues and further ADP- ribosyl groups are transferred to the 2'-position of the terminal adenosine moiety, building up a polymer with an average chain length of 20-30 units. (994 aa)
eggHistone-lysine N-methyltransferase eggless; Histone methyltransferase that specifically trimethylates 'Lys-9' of histone H3 in ovary. H3 'Lys-9' trimethylation represents a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional repression by recruiting Su(var)205/HP1 to methylated histones. Plays a central role during oogenesis; Belongs to the class V-like SAM-binding methyltransferase superfamily. Histone-lysine methyltransferase family. Suvar3-9 subfamily. (1262 aa)
Mt2Methyltransferase 2 (Mt2) encodes a (cytosine-5) tRNA methyltransferase. The modification protects tRNAs against endonucleolytic cleavage and contributes to stress resistance, protein translation and small RNA-mediated gene regulation; Belongs to the class I-like SAM-binding methyltransferase superfamily. C5-methyltransferase family. (345 aa)
seqSequoia, isoform A; Sequoia (seq) encodes a pan-neuronally expressed zinc-finger transcription factor that governs dendrite and axon outgrowth. It is necessary for the proper development of tracheal branches and dendritic branches of multidendritic neurons, as well as development of the R8 cell in eye development. (882 aa)
osaTrithorax group protein osa; Trithorax group (trxG) protein required for embryonic segmentation, development of the notum and wing margin, and photoreceptor differentiation. Required for the activation of genes such as Antp, Ubx and Eve. Binds to DNA without specific affinity, suggesting that it is recruited to promoters by promoter-specific proteins. Essential component of the Brahma complex, a multiprotein complex which is the equivalent of the yeast SWI/SNF complex and acts by remodeling the chromatin by catalyzing an ATP-dependent alteration in the structure of nucleosomal DNA. Thi [...] (2716 aa)
necGH10112p; Necrotic (nec) encodes a hemolymphatic Serpin that negatively regulates a serine protease involved in the immune activation of the Toll pathway. It is thought to function at the level or upstream of the serine protease encoded by psh. (476 aa)
IswiChromatin-remodeling complex ATPase chain Iswi; Energy-transducing component of the chromatin-remodeling complexes NURF (nucleosome-remodeling factor), ACF (ATP-utilizing chromatin assembly and remodeling factor), and CHRAC (chromatin accessibility complex). NURF catalyzes ATP-dependent nucleosome sliding and facilitates transcription of chromatin. It is required for homeotic gene expression, proper larval blood cell development, normal male X chromosome morphology, ecdysteroid signaling and metamorphosis. (1027 aa)
bicTranscription factor BTF3; Bicaudal (bic) encodes the beta subunit of the nascent polypeptide-associated complex. It regulates osk mRNA localization, which in turn specifies the anterior/posterior axis of the egg. (169 aa)
Orc3Origin recognition complex subunit 3 (Orc3) encodes a subunit of the origin recognition complex. It is involved in DNA replication initiation and border follicle cell migration regulation. (721 aa)
DpTranscription factor Dp; Component of the DREAM complex, a multiprotein complex that can both act as a transcription activator or repressor depending on the context. In follicle cells, the complex plays a central role in the site-specific DNA replication at the chorion loci. During development, the complex represses transcription of developmentally controlled E2F target genes. Can stimulate E2F-dependent transcription. (445 aa)
Spt-IPyridoxal phosphate binding; serine C-palmitoyltransferase activity. It is involved in the biological process described with: positive regulation of sphingolipid biosynthetic process; ceramide biosynthetic process; sphingosine biosynthetic process. (468 aa)
Cp1Cathepsin L heavy chain; Important for the overall degradation of proteins in lysosomes. Essential for adult male and female fertility. May play a role in digestion; Belongs to the peptidase C1 family. (371 aa)
Su(var)2-HP2Su(Var)2-HP2, isoform A; Su(var)2-HP2 (Su(var)2-HP2) encodes a chromosomal protein that interacts with the product of Su(var)205 and is found most closely associated with centromeric heterochromatin, telomeres and the fourth chromosome. Lack of Su(var)2-HP2 can cause mitotic abnormalities and suppress position-effect variegation. (3257 aa)
Rho1Ras-like GTP-binding protein Rho1; Has a role in regulating actin cytoskeletal organization: required during early development for proper execution of morphogenetic movements of individual cells and groups of cells important for the formation of the embryonic body plan. Plays a role in regulating dorsal closure during embryogenesis. During axis elongation, required for Rho-kinase Rok planar polarity and adherens junction localization as well as for generating a planar polarized distribution of the actin-binding protein Shrm. During embryogenesis, acts upstream of wash to regulate the d [...] (192 aa)
Spt5Transcription elongation factor SPT5; Component of the DRB sensitivity-inducing factor complex (DSIF complex), which regulates transcription elongation by RNA polymerase II. DSIF enhances transcriptional pausing at sites proximal to the promoter, which may facilitate the assembly of an elongation competent RNA polymerase II complex. DSIF may also promote transcriptional elongation within coding regions. DSIF is required for the transcriptional induction of heat shock response genes and regulation of genes which control anterior-posterior patterning during embryonic development; Belongs [...] (1078 aa)
AcfATP-dependent chromatin assembly factor large subunit (Acf) encodes a common subunit of two ATP-dependent nucleosome remodeling complexes: the ATP-dependent chromatin assembly and remodeling factor (ACF) and the chromatin accessibility omplex. In these complexes the product of Acf interacts with the ATPase encoded by Iswi and modulates its nucleosome sliding activity, which affects the regularity of nucleosomal arrays and their precise spacing. The ACF complex has also been found to promote nucleosome assembly. (1476 aa)
sosieSosie, isoform A; Sosie (sosie) encodes a protein that localizes to the plasma membrane in the germ line and the follicle cells during oogenesis. It interacts with the products of kst, jbug and chic, and helps localizing the product of kst and Actins. (186 aa)
p38aP38a MAP kinase (p38a) encodes a member of the mitogen-activated protein kinases responsive to diverse stresses. In immune response, it activates its downstream component encoded by Atf-2 that in turn regulates Duox expression. (366 aa)
mod(mdg4)Modifier of mdg4; Component of the gypsy chromatin insulator complex which is required for the function of the gypsy chromatin insulator and other endogenous chromatin insulators. Chromatin insulators are regulatory elements which establish independent domains of transcriptional activity within eukaryotic genomes. Insulators have two defining properties; they can block the communication between an enhancer and a promoter when placed between them and can also buffer transgenes from position effect variegation (PEV). Insulators are proposed to structure the chromatin fiber into independe [...] (610 aa)
morBrahma associated protein 155 kDa; Moira (mor) encodes a member of the trithorax group of homeotic gene regulators. The product of mor is a chromatin remodeling protein and functions as the Swi3 component of the Brahma complex. (1209 aa)
spn-EProbable ATP-dependent RNA helicase spindle-E; Probable ATP-binding RNA helicase which plays a central role during spermatogenesis and oogenesis by repressing transposable elements and preventing their mobilization, which is essential for the germline integrity. Acts via the piRNA metabolic process, which mediates the repression of transposable elements during meiosis by forming complexes composed of piRNAs and Piwi and govern the methylation and subsequent repression of transposons. Involved in the repression of LTR retrotransposon copia. Also involved in telomere regulation by repres [...] (1434 aa)
Caf1-55Probable histone-binding protein Caf1; Core histone-binding subunit that may target chromatin assembly factors, chromatin remodeling factors and histone deacetylases to their histone substrates in a manner that is regulated by nucleosomal DNA. Component of several complexes which regulate chromatin metabolism. These include the chromatin assembly factor 1 (CAF-1) complex, which is required for chromatin assembly following DNA replication and DNA repair; the nucleosome remodeling and deacetylase complex (the NuRD complex), which promotes transcriptional repression by histone deacetylati [...] (430 aa)
trxHistone-lysine N-methyltransferase trithorax; Histone methyltransferase that trimethylates 'Lys-9' of histone H3 (H3K9me3). H3 'Lys-9' methylation represents a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional activation. Functions in segment determination through interaction with genes of bithorax (BX-C) and antennapedia (ANT-C) complexes. Acts as an activator of BX-C. Involved in the very early regulation of homeotic genes expressed only in the posterior region of the embryo. (3726 aa)
PR-Set7Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase PR-Set7; Histone methyltransferase that specifically monomethylates 'Lys-20' of histone H4. H4 'Lys-20' monomethylation is enriched during mitosis and represents a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional repression. Mainly functions in euchromatin regions, thereby playing a central role in the silencing of euchromatic genes. Required for cell proliferation, possibly by contributing to the maintenance of proper higher-order structure of DNA and chromosome condensation during mitosis; Belongs to the class V-like SAM-binding methyltransferase superfa [...] (691 aa)
AceAcetylcholinesterase 16 kDa subunit; Acetylcholine esterase (Ace) encodes an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to acetate and choline, thus resetting the neurotransmission mechanism at neuromuscular junctions; Belongs to the type-B carboxylesterase/lipase family. (649 aa)
RavusFI14740p; DNA binding. (359 aa)
Su(var)3-7Suppressor of variegation 3-7 (Su(var)3-7) encodes a protein associated with heterochromatin. Increasing the amount of the product of Su(var)3-7 triggers heterochromatin expansion and epigenetic gene silencing. (1250 aa)
Pp1-87BSerine/threonine-protein phosphatase alpha-2 isoform; Is essential for the regulation of mitotic chromosomal segregation as well as regulation of chromatin condensation during interphase; Belongs to the PPP phosphatase family. PP-1 subfamily. (302 aa)
ScmPolycomb protein Scm; Polycomb group (PcG) protein. PcG proteins act by forming multiprotein complexes, which are required to maintain the transcriptionally repressive state of homeotic genes throughout development. PcG proteins are not required to initiate repression, but to maintain it during later stages of development. They probably act via the methylation of histones, rendering chromatin heritably changed in its expressibility; Belongs to the SCM family. (877 aa)
E(var)3-9Enhancer of variegation 3-9; Nucleic acid binding; zinc ion binding. It is involved in the biological process described with: regulation of gene expression; chromatin maintenance. (588 aa)
D1D1 chromosomal protein (D1) encodes a multi-AT-hook chromosomal protein that associates with AT-rich satellites, including the SAT-III repeats of the X-chromosome. The product of D1 binds to the minor-groove of the DNA and favors heterochromatin-mediated gene repression involving its interaction with topoisomerase II. (355 aa)
pucPuckered, isoform A; Puckered (puc) encodes a serine/threonine protein phosphatase that mediates a feedback loop that regulates the Jun-N-terminal kinase pathway. (476 aa)
L2HGDHL-2-hydroxyglutarate dehydrogenase, isoform A; (S)-2-hydroxy-acid oxidase activity; 2-hydroxyglutarate dehydrogenase activity. It is involved in the biological process described with: oxidation-reduction process. (455 aa)
gluStructural maintenance of chromosomes protein; Gluon (glu) encodes a subunit of the multiprotein complex condensin that is required for chromosome condensation and sister chromatid segregation. It contributes to nervous system development and glucose metabolism. (1409 aa)
loqsLoquacious, isoform B; Loquacious (loqs) encodes a double-stranded RNA binding protein with multiple splicing isoforms. loqs-PB and loqs-PA associate with the product of Dcr-1 to facilitate processing of precursor miRNA into mature miRNA, whereas loqs-PD interacts with the product of Dcr-2 to enhance processing of dsRNA into siRNA. (465 aa)
Sirt1NAD-dependent histone deacetylase sirtuin-1; NAD-dependent histone deacetylase involved in heterochromatic silencing. Mildly suppresses the heterochromatin-mediated silencing phenomenon known as position-effect variegation (PEV). Required for epigenetic silencing of the polycomb group proteins. Has histone H4 deacetylase activity in vitro. Required maternally for establishing proper segmentation of the embryo. Involved in sex determination. May be involved in the regulation of life span. (823 aa)
escPolycomb protein esc; Polycomb group (PcG) protein. While PcG proteins are generally required to maintain the transcriptionally repressive state of homeotic genes throughout development, this protein is specifically required during the first 6 hours of embryogenesis to establish the repressed state. Component of the Esc/E(z) complex, which methylates 'Lys-9' and 'Lys-27' residues of histone H3, leading to transcriptional repression of the affected target gene. The Esc/E(z) complex is necessary but not sufficient for the repression of homeotic target genes, suggesting that the recruitme [...] (425 aa)
aboAbnormal oocyte (abo) encodes a negative regulator of histone transcription genes by its binding to their regulatory regions. abo mutations cause a maternal-effect lethality that can be rescued by specific regions of heterochromatin during early embryogenesis. (539 aa)
piwiProtein piwi; Acts via the piwi-interacting RNA (piRNA) metabolic process, which mediates the repression of transposable elements during meiosis by forming complexes composed of piRNAs and Piwi proteins and governs the methylation and subsequent repression of transposons. Directly binds piRNAs, a class of 24 to 30 nucleotide RNAs that are generated by a Dicer-independent mechanism and are primarily derived from transposons and other repeated sequence elements. In ovarian somatic cells, mediates silencing of transposable elements at the transcriptional level in a mael-dependent manner. [...] (843 aa)
aubProtein aubergine; Acts via the piwi-interacting RNA (piRNA) metabolic process, which mediates the repression of transposable elements during meiosis by forming complexes composed of piRNAs and Piwi proteins and governs the methylation and subsequent repression of transposons. Directly binds piRNAs, a class of 24 to 30 nucleotide RNAs that are generated by a Dicer-independent mechanism and are primarily derived from transposons and other repeated sequence elements. In ovary, associates predominantly with antisense piRNAs that contain uridine at their 5' end. In testis, associates with [...] (866 aa)
Su(var)205Heterochromatin protein 1; Structural component of heterochromatin, involved in gene repression and the modification of position-effect-variegation. Recognizes and binds histone H3 tails methylated at 'Lys-9', leading to epigenetic repression. (206 aa)
Snr1Snf5-related 1 (Snr1) encodes a core component of the ATP-dependent SWI/SNF chromatin-remodeling complex (Brahma complex). It functions as a tumor suppressor and is required for maintaining normal endosomal trafficking-mediated signaling cascades; Belongs to the SNF5 family. (370 aa)
PcPolycomb group protein Pc; Polycomb group (PcG) protein. PcG proteins act by forming multiprotein complexes, which are required to maintain the transcriptionally repressive state of homeotic genes throughout development. PcG proteins are not required to initiate repression, but to maintain it during later stages of development. Component of the PcG multiprotein PRC1 complex, a complex that acts via chromatin remodeling and modification of histones; it mediates monoubiquitination of histone H2A 'Lys-118', rendering chromatin heritably changed in its expressibility. Promotes locus-specif [...] (390 aa)
msl-3Protein male-specific lethal-3; Male-specific lethal 3 (msl-3) encodes a chromodomain protein, reported to interact with H3K36me3, H4K20me1 and DNA. It is a member of the Male-Specific-Lethal dosage compensation complex, which increases male X chromosome transcription approximately two-fold. Homozygous mutant males die as larvae, while females are viable. (512 aa)
CTCFGH14774p; CTCF (CTCF) encodes a ubiquitous transcription factor that binds to insulators and domain boundaries. It mediates insulator function and blocks enhancers by binding to the product of Cp190. It contributes to long-range chromatin interaction, organizes chromatin domain boundaries and coordinates nuclear architecture. (818 aa)
reptRuvB-like helicase 2; Acts as a transcriptional coactivator in Wg signaling caused by altered arm signaling. Pont and rept interfere antagonistically with nuclear arm signaling function, and are required to enhance or reduce arm activity, respectively. Also an essential cofactor for the normal function of Myc; required for cellular proliferation and growth. (481 aa)
Su(var)3-3Possible lysine-specific histone demethylase 1; Probable histone demethylase that specifically demethylates 'Lys-4' of histone H3, a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional activation, thereby acting as a corepressor. Required for heterochromatic gene silencing. Acts by oxidizing the substrate by FAD to generate the corresponding imine that is subsequently hydrolyzed. Demethylates both mono- and tri-methylated 'Lys-4' of histone H3. May also demethylate 'Lys-9' of histone H3, Plays a role in the repression of neuronal genes; Belongs to the flavin monoamine oxidase family. (890 aa)
ocmOver compensating males, isoform A; DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding; RNA polymerase II activating transcription factor binding. It is involved in the biological process described with: positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; dosage compensation; larval lymph gland hemopoiesis; cell fate specification; negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. (2175 aa)
sovSmall ovary, isoform A; Nucleic acid binding. (3313 aa)
mofMales-absent on the first protein; Histone acetyltransferase that plays a direct role in the specific histone acetylation associated with dosage compensation as part of the MSL complex. Dosage compensation insures that males with a single X chromosome have the same amount of most X-linked gene products as females with two X chromosomes. May be directly involved in the acetylation of histone 4 at 'Lys-16' on the X chromosome of males where it is recruited by the MSL complex. As part of the NSL complex may associate with promoters of X chromosomal as well as autosomal genes and positivel [...] (827 aa)
ph-pPolyhomeotic-proximal chromatin protein; Polycomb group (PcG) protein. PcG proteins act by forming multiprotein complexes, which are required to maintain the transcriptionally repressive state of homeotic genes throughout development. PcG proteins are not required to initiate repression, but to maintain it during later stages of development. Component of the PcG multiprotein PRC1 complex, a complex that acts via chromatin remodeling and modification of histones; it mediates monoubiquitination of histone H2A 'Lys-118', rendering chromatin heritably changed in its expressibility. Plays a [...] (1589 aa)
trrHistone-lysine N-methyltransferase trr; Histone methyltransferase that acts as a coactivator for the ecdysone receptor during development. Specifically trimethylates 'Lys- 4' of histone H3, a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional activation. Recruited by EcR in an ecdysone-dependent manner causing H3 'Lys-4' trimethylation at ecdysone-inducible promoters, leading to activate expression. Plays a central role in the developing compound eye, during the progression of the morphogenetic furrow and in post- furrow differentiation of the retinal epithelium, notably by activating express [...] (2431 aa)
Hmt4-20Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase Suv4-20; Histone methyltransferase that specifically trimethylates 'Lys-20' of histone H4. H4 'Lys-20' trimethylation represents a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional repression. Mainly functions in pericentric heterochromatin regions, thereby playing a central role in the establishment of constitutive heterochromatin in these regions. Acts as a dominant suppressor of position-effect variegation; Belongs to the class V-like SAM-binding methyltransferase superfamily. Histone-lysine methyltransferase family. Suvar4-20 subfamily. (1300 aa)
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