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baboReceptor protein serine/threonine kinase; Baboon (babo) encodes the type I receptor for the activin-like ligands encoded by daw, Actbeta and myo. There are three isoforms of the product of babo that differ only in their extracellular domain likely resulting in different ligand binding specificity. It can form a complex with the type II receptors put or wit in the presence of an activin like ligand. This results in the transcriptional regulation of activin responsive genes; Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. TKL Ser/Thr protein kinase family. TGFB receptor subfamily. (622 aa)
droshaRibonuclease; Drosha (drosha) encodes a protein that contributes to miRNA processing. It is involved in salivary gland histolysis and oocyte development. (1327 aa)
EphrinEphrin, isoform A; Ephrin (Ephrin) encodes the ligand of the product of Eph. It is involved in nervous system development; Belongs to the ephrin family. (652 aa)
EphEph receptor tyrosine kinase (Eph) encodes an axon guidance molecule involved in the development of the nervous system. It also contributes to shaping the antero-posterior compartment boundary of the wing disc. (1096 aa)
myoMyoglianin, isoform A; Myoglianin (myo) encodes a protein expressed primarily in muscle and glia cells. Mutations in myo affect neuronal remodeling during metamorphosis by failing to activate EcR expression in the remodeling neurons. (598 aa)
toyTwin of eyeless (toy) encodes a transcription factor that is involved in eye development as part of the retinal determination gene network, and contributes to formation of the central nervous system. (543 aa)
ActbetaInhibin beta chain; Controls several aspects of neuronal morphogenesis; essential for optic lobe development, EcR-B1 expression in larval brains, mushroom body remodeling, dorsal neuron morphogenesis and motoneuron axon guidance. Ligands Actbeta and daw act redundantly through the Activin receptor Babo and its transcriptional mediator Smad2 (Smox), to regulate neuroblast numbers and proliferation rates in the developing larval brain; Belongs to the TGF-beta family. (946 aa)
spinProtein spinster; Probable sphingolipid transporter that plays a central role in endosomes and/or lysosomes storage. Involved in TGF-beta-mediated synaptic growth regulation both pre- and postsynaptically via its function in endosomal storage regulation. Also required during oogenesis by regulating yolk spheres storage. Belongs to the major facilitator superfamily. Spinster (TC 2.A.1.49) family. (630 aa)
TBPHTAR DNA-binding protein-43 homolog (TBPH) encodes an RNA-binding protein that belongs to the hnRNP family. It contributes to synaptic growth of motor neurons and glial wrapping. (531 aa)
bshBrain-specific homeobox protein; DNA binding protein that function as transcriptional activator (By similarity). May play a role in the determination and function of cell types in the brain; Belongs to the distal-less homeobox family. (429 aa)
Lis-1Lissencephaly-1 homolog; Positively regulates the activity of the minus-end directed microtubule motor protein dynein. May enhance dynein-mediated microtubule sliding by targeting dynein to the microtubule plus end. Required for several dynein- and microtubule-dependent processes such as nuclear migration during cell division, mitotic spindle formation and the removal of mitotic checkpoint proteins from kinetochores at the metaphase to anaphase transition. Required for several aspects of neurogenesis including neuroblast proliferation, neuronal cell differentiation, dendritic growth, b [...] (411 aa)
CkIIbetaCasein kinase II beta subunit (CkIIbeta) encodes the regulatory subunit of the CKII holoenzyme, a protein serine/threonine kinase composed of a and b subunits. Interactions have been reported with other kinases (e.g., the products of PIP4K and S6kII), the RNA-binding protein encoded by orb , the Hedgehog signaling pathway and clock proteins such as the products of tim and per. The product of CkIIbeta functions in oogenesis, neurogenesis, development (brain and other tissues) as well as circadian behavior. (235 aa)
chicProfilin; Chickadee (chic) encodes an actin monomer binding protein that provides the major cellular pool of readily polymerizing ATP-actin monomers. It is involved in oogenesis, spermatogenesis, cell division, bristle formation, cellular morphogenesis, axon growth, filopodia formation, dorsal closure, wound healing and stem cell maintenance. (126 aa)
GalphaoG protein alpha o subunit (Galphao) encodes the most abundant G protein in the nervous tissue and is involved in signaling by a variety of GPCRs. It contributes to heart development, axonogenesis, neuro-muscular junction formation, asymmetric cell division, planar cell polarity, blood-brain barrier establishment, Wnt signaling, and gustatory and olfactory sensory perception; Belongs to the G-alpha family. G(i/o/t/z) subfamily. (354 aa)
Trc8Protein TRC8 homolog; Plays a role in growth inhibition that is dependent upon COP9 signalosome subunits CSN5 and CSN6. May modulate signalosome levels or compartmentalization. Probably functions in the same or a related pathway to VHL during early midline development. (809 aa)
eyPaired box protein Pax-6; Eyeless (ey) encodes a transcription factor that is involved in eye development as part of the retinal determination gene network, and contributes to brain formation. (898 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)
hhProtein hedgehog C-product; Intercellular signal essential for a variety of patterning events during development. Establishes the anterior-posterior axis of the embryonic segments and patterns the larval imaginal disks. Binds to the patched (ptc) receptor, which functions in association with smoothened (smo), to activate the transcription of target genes wingless (wg), decapentaplegic (dpp) and ptc. In the absence of hh, ptc represses the constitutive signaling activity of smo through fused (fu). Essential component of a signaling pathway which regulates the Duox-dependent gut immune r [...] (471 aa)
Nipped-BNipped-B protein; Plays a structural role in chromatin. Involved in sister chromatid cohesion, probably via an interaction with the cohesin complex. Participates in the transcriptional activation mediated by remote enhancers on genes such as cut and Ubx, possibly by alleviating the cohesin-mediated blocking of enhancer-promoter communication. Belongs to the SCC2/Nipped-B family. (2077 aa)
muteMuscle wasted (mute) encodes a component of the histone locus body involved in muscle homeostasis. (1739 aa)
knTranscription factor collier; May act as a 'second-level regulator' of head patterning. Required for establishment of the PS(-1)/PS0 parasegmental border and formation of the intercalary segment. Required for expression of the segment polarity genes hedgehog, engrailed and wingless, and the segment-identity genes CAP and collar in the intercalary segment. Required at the onset of the gastrulation for the correct formation of the mandibular segment. (689 aa)
VavVav guanine nucleotide exchange factor (Vav) encodes a protein that belongs to the Dbl GEF superfamily. It functions as a GDP/GTP exchange factor for the product of Rac1 and an adaptor protein. Both activities are activated by direct tyrosine phosphorylation. (1001 aa)
jingZinc finger protein jing; May functionally interact with Polycomb group (PcG) and trithorax group (trxG) proteins to repress transcription (Probable). Required for Egfr pathway function and MAPK activity in CNS midline and tracheal placodes and for CNS axon development and tracheal tubule development. Required to establish the primary axon scaffold in the brain and for lateral positioning of longitudinal glia, longitudinal axons and neurons. Required for glial survival. Required to establish the proximo-distal axis of the developing leg and for wing vein and alula development. Required [...] (1744 aa)
Hr51Hormone receptor 51 (Hr51) encodes a chromatin binding protein that regulates gene expression and contributes to axon guidance, neuron remodeling, mushroom body development and circadian rhythm regulation. (582 aa)
Mmp1Matrix metalloproteinase 1 (Mmp1) encodes a proteinase that cleaves proteins in the extracellular matrix. It is involved in tissue histolysis and remodeling during metamorphosis, tracheal remodeling, wound healing, wing regeneration, neoplastic growth, and circadian behavior. It has been used as a reporter for JNK signaling since it is upregulated by the pathway. (584 aa)
bunProtein bunched, class 2/F/G isoform; Probable transcription factor required for peripheral nervous system morphogenesis, eye development and oogenesis. May be required for the transmission of the dpp signal and for a morphogenetic movement of the medulla in the brain that reorients the second optic lobe relative to the first. Plays a role in determining proper dorsal cell fates leading to the formation of the dorsal appendages. (1331 aa)
grhProtein grainyhead; Grainy head (grh) encodes the founding member of a highly conserved family of transcription factors essential for embryonic development. It is both a transcriptional activator and repressor, responsible for the proper expression of many genes primarily involved in epithelial cell fate, barrier formation, wound healing, tube morphogenesis and proliferation of larval neuroblasts; Belongs to the grh/CP2 family. Grainyhead subfamily. (1333 aa)
DllHomeotic protein distal-less; Transcription factor that plays a role in larval and adult appendage development. Specifies the identity of ventral appendages (including legs and antennae) and suppresses dorsal appendage development. Involved in patterning the distal-proximal limb axis. May control the adhesive properties of cells during limb morphogenesis. Also has a secondary role in the normal patterning of the wing margin. (347 aa)
DmtnDementin, isoform H; Dementin (Dmtn) encodes a protein that possesses an evolutionarily conserved interaction with members of the Amyloid beta A4 protein family. Co-expression of Dmtn rescues the effect of over-expressing human Amyloid beta A4 protein on development and behavior, and mutation of Dmtn causes aberrant processing of the product of Appl. (679 aa)
fruSex determination protein fruitless; Probably acts as a transcriptional regulator. Part of the somatic sex determination hierarchy; sex determination genes transformer (tra) and transformer-2 (tra-2) switch fru splicing from the male-specific pattern to the female-specific pattern through activation of the female-specific fru 5'-splice site. Vital for the development of males and females. Controls the development of the male specific abdominal muscle of Lawrence. Plays a role in male courtship behavior and sexual orientation. Enhances male-specific expression of takeout in brain-associ [...] (960 aa)
ifIntegrin alpha-PS2 heavy chain; Inflated (if) encodes one of five fly integrin alpha subunits, and when in a heterodimer with an integrin beta subunit makes a receptor for extracellular matrix proteins containing an RGD motif, such as those encoded by Tig, wb laminin and Tsp. It is required in numerous tissues for cell migration and adhesion between cell layers. (1396 aa)
MCPH1Microcephalin, isoform D; Microcephalin (MCPH1) encodes a BRCT domain-containing protein that acts in genome stability and cell cycle regulation. It is required to co-ordinate centrosome and nuclear division during rapid syncitial embryonic cell divisions. (1028 aa)
Ptp4EProtein tyrosine phosphatase 4E (Ptp4E) encodes a transmembrane receptor tyrosine phosphatase closely related to the product of Ptp10D. Ptp4E single mutants have no known phenotypes. However, Ptp4E-Ptp10D double mutants have lethal respiratory defects. The product of Ptp4E regulates signaling through the receptor tyrosine kinases encoded by Egfr, btl and Pvr. (1767 aa)
PvrReceptor protein-tyrosine kinase; PDGF- and VEGF-receptor related (Pvr) encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase activated by the binding of PDGF- and VEGF-related factors (encoded by Pvf1, Pvf2 or Pvf3). It is involved in cell migration regulation and it has been shown to activate the canonical Ras/Raf/MAP kinase (ERK) cascade, the PI3K kinase pathway, TORC1, Rho family small GTPases and the JNK cascade, in a context-dependent manner. (1577 aa)
bskStress-activated protein kinase JNK; Responds to activation by environmental stress by phosphorylating a number of transcription factors, primarily components of AP-1 such as Jra and also the transcriptional repressor aop, and thus regulates transcriptional activity. Component of the immune response activated by bacterial infection, and is involved in wound healing and in dorsal closure, a morphogenetic movement during embryogenesis. Functions in the systematic response to wounding acting downstream of the Hayan-phenoloxidase PPO1 cascade. Exhibits cytoprotective activity in neuronal c [...] (372 aa)
EcREcdysone receptor (EcR) encodes a protein that interacts with the product of usp to form the nuclear ecdysone receptor heterodimer, which modulates, in conjunction with co-activators and co-repressors, the activities of hundreds of genes in a tissue- and stage-specific way. EcR is widely expressed in embryonic and larval tissues and in some adult tissues where its activities (modulated by the hormone ecdysone) trigger both molting and metamorphosis. (878 aa)
Pka-R1Protein kinase, cAMP-dependent, regulatory subunit type 1 (Pka-R1) encodes a cAMP-dependent protein kinase regulator that contributes to actin filament and microtubule organization. It is involved in neuromuscular synaptic transmission, molting and response to ethanol. (464 aa)
moodyG-protein coupled receptor moody; Isoform A and isoform B are required in glia to regulate the acute sensitivity to cocaine and to continuously maintain the proper blood-brain barrier (BBB) function. A moody-mediated signaling pathway functions in glia to regulate nervous system insulation and drug- related behaviors. Galphai and Galphao, and the regulator of G protein signaling, loco, are required in the surface glia to achieve effective insulation. The components function by regulating the cortical actin and thereby stabilizing the extended morphology of the surface glia, which in tu [...] (670 aa)
DAAMDishevelled Associated Activator of Morphogenesis (DAAM) encodes a formin type of actin assembly factor regulated by Rho GTPases. It plays a role in tracheal tube length regulation, tracheal cuticle pattern formation, growth cone filopodia formation, sarcomerogenesis and axonal growth regulation in embryonic and mushroom body neurons. (1463 aa)
chinmoZinc finger protein chinmo; Required for morphological differentiation of postmitotic neurons during postembryonic brain development. Ensures production of appropriate neuron subtypes within a lineage by preventing precocious generation of late neuronal types of that lineage. Acts as a downstream mediator of the transcriptional activator Stat92e and is required for the development of the eye- antennal disk which gives rise to the adult eye, antenna and head capsule, for transcriptional repression of the Notch receptor ligand Ser and for the self-renewal of cyst stem cells in the testis [...] (840 aa)
TaoSerine/threonine-protein kinase Tao; Serine/threonine-protein kinase which regulates the Hippo/SWH (Sav/Wts/Hpo) signaling pathway, a signaling pathway that plays a pivotal role in organ size control and tumor suppression by restricting proliferation and promoting apoptosis. The core of this pathway is composed of a kinase cascade wherein Hippo (hpo), in complex with its regulatory protein Salvador (sav), phosphorylates and activates Warts (wts) in complex with its regulatory protein Mats, which in turn phosphorylates and inactivates the Yorkie (yki) oncoprotein. In imaginal cells, pho [...] (1039 aa)
prosHomeobox protein prospero; Homeodomain protein that controls neuronal identity. As a transcriptional factor, regulates the expression of ftz, eve and en in a subset of neuroblast progeny and modulates the transcriptional activity of other homeodomain proteins such as Dfd. Required for proper neuronal differentiation, axonal outgrowth and pathfinding of most or all neurons and their precursors in central and peripheral nervous systems. Regulates asymmetric stem cell self- renewal together with brat. (1835 aa)
Nup358E3 SUMO-protein ligase RanBP2; E3 SUMO-protein ligase (By similarity). Component of the nuclear pore complex (NPC), a complex required for trafficking across the nuclear envelope. Required for nuclear import of nuclear localization signal (NLS)-containing proteins in an importin alpha/importin beta-dependent manner, but also for the nuclear import of specific proteins such as phosphorylated Mad or the sesquiterpenoid juvenile hormone receptor Met as part of the juvenile hormone signal transduction pathway. Plays a role in nuclear mRNA export by recruiting the mRNA transport complex com [...] (2718 aa)
mbcMyoblast city (mbc) encodes an unconventional bipartite GEF that, in combination with the product of Ced-12, activates the monomeric GTPase encoded by Rac1. It contributes to myoblast fusion, border cell migration and dorsal closure; Belongs to the DOCK family. (2008 aa)
pasi1Pasiflora 1 (pasi1) encodes a septate junction protein involved in endothelial barrier function. (169 aa)
spz4Protein spaetzle 4; Growth factor activity; Toll binding. It is involved in the biological process described with: innate immune response; central nervous system formation; regulation of Toll signaling pathway; nervous system development. (597 aa)
CycEG1/S-specific cyclin-E; Essential for the control of the cell cycle at the G1/S (start) transition. Targeted by archipelago for degradation by the SFC ubiquitin ligase complex. (712 aa)
NrgNeuroglian; The long isoform may play a role in neural and glial cell adhesion in the developing embryo. The short isoform may be a more general cell adhesion molecule involved in other tissues and imaginal disk morphogenesis. Vital for embryonic development. Essential for septate junctions. Septate junctions, which are the equivalent of vertebrates tight junctions, are characterized by regular arrays of transverse structures that span the intermembrane space and form a physical barrier to diffusion. Required for the blood-brain barrier formation. (1309 aa)
DgDystroglycan, isoform D; Dystroglycan (Dg) encodes a major non-integrin extracellular matrix (ECM) receptor that connects the ECM to the actin cytoskeleton. It regulates animal survival and temperature preference, muscle integrity, myotendinous and neuromuscular junction formation and function, nervous system development, axon pathfinding, rhabdomere differentiation, neuronal stem cell division and epithelial polarity. (1262 aa)
PtpmegProtein tyrosine phosphatase Meg (Ptpmeg) encodes a tyrosine phosphatase that interacts with the product of Eps-15. It negatively regulates border cell migration during oogenesis. It also inhibits the EGFR/Ras/mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway during wing morphogenesis; Belongs to the protein-tyrosine phosphatase family. Non- receptor class subfamily. (974 aa)
Dscam1Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule 1, isoform BX; Identical protein binding; antigen binding; protein homodimerization activity; axon guidance receptor activity; cell-cell adhesion mediator activity. (2038 aa)
ced-6PTB domain-containing adapter protein ced-6; Plays a role in axon pruning in larval mushroom body neurons during metamorphosis. Plays a role in the infiltration of glial cell processes into mushroom body lobes and the subsequent engulfment of degenerating axon branches. Involved in Drpr-mediated phagocytosis of apoptotic cells. Required for bacterial phagocytosis. During neuromuscular junction development, required for the clearance of pruned ghost boutons and presynaptic debris and for normal synaptic growth. (533 aa)
datiDatilografo, isoform A; Datilografo (dati) encodes a conserved zinc finger transcription factor required for the differentiation of neurons in the ventral nerve cord and the brain. In adult brains, the product of dati is required in cholinergic neurons to generate the decisions of accepting or rejecting male courtship. (1150 aa)
LamLamin Dm0; Lamins are components of the nuclear lamina, a fibrous layer on the nucleoplasmic side of the inner nuclear membrane, which is thought to provide a framework for the nuclear envelope and may also interact with chromatin. May have a role in the localization of the LEM domain proteins Ote, bocks and MAN1 to the nuclear membrane. In spermatocytes, plays a role in maintaining type-A lamin LamC nuclear localization; regulates meiotic cytokinesis by maintaining the structure of the spindle envelope, and by contributing to the formation of the contractile ring and central spindle. (622 aa)
AbiAbelson interacting protein (Abi) encodes a protein that interacts with the non-receptor tyrosine kinase encoded by Abl. It contributes to the regulation of actin cytoskeleton organization. It is involved in multiple actin dependent processes including cell adhesion, cell morphogenesis, oogenesis, muscle attachment and axogenesis. (477 aa)
elavProtein elav; Required for the proper development and maintenance of neurons presumably by affecting RNA metabolism. Belongs to the RRM elav family. (483 aa)
cibEG:EG0007.11 protein; Ciboulot (cib) encodes an actin binding protein involved in brain development and the remodeling of the larval central nervous system. (129 aa)
ApplAmyloid-beta-like protein; During development, plays a role in the regulation of the neddylation pathway. Appl and APP-BP1 interact antagonistically during development; Belongs to the APP family. (890 aa)
noloNo long nerve cord (nolo) encodes a protein involved in ventral cord development. (1394 aa)
Fmr1Synaptic functional regulator FMR1; Polyribosome-associated RNA-binding protein that plays a role in neuronal development and synaptic plasticity through the regulation of protein synthesis of mRNAs. Plays a role as a negative translational regulator of specific mRNAs. Represses translation of the microtubule-associated protein futsch mRNA to regulate microtubule-dependent synaptic growth and function. May also be involved in microRNA (miRNA)-mediated translational suppression as part of the RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC). Required for stability of the central pair of microtubule [...] (729 aa)
ewgDNA-binding protein Ewg; Erect wing (ewg) encodes a transcription factor that is essential for synaptic growth at neuromuscular junctions, specification of photoreceptor subtypes, and formation of indirect flight muscles. ewg product has also been linked to the Hippo and Wingless pathways and serves as a major target of the RNA-binding protein encoded by elav; Belongs to the NRF1/Ewg family. (843 aa)
mudMushroom body defect (mud) encodes regulates spindle orientation via interactions with the dynein complex. (2567 aa)
easEthanolamine kinase; Highly specific for ethanolamine phosphorylation. May be a rate-controlling step in phosphatidylethanolamine biosynthesis. Belongs to the choline/ethanolamine kinase family. (495 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)
SmnSurvival motor neuron protein; The SMN complex plays an essential role in spliceosomal snRNP assembly in the cytoplasm, is required for pre-mRNA splicing in the nucleus and acts as a chaperone that discriminates target and non- target RNAs of Sm proteins. Required for normal expression of spliceosomal snRNAs and for U12 intron splicing. Required in cholinergic neurons, but not in motor neurons, to ensure correct splicing and proper levels of stas mRNA and normal neurotransmitter release by motor neurons. However, Smn is required in motor neurons, but not in cholinergic neurons, for nor [...] (226 aa)
robo2Roundabout 2 (robo2) encodes a member of the Robo receptor family that responds to the ligand encoded by sli as a repulsive cue in axons, dendrites, muscles, trachea and heart development. It can also inhibit robo1 signaling, likely explaining why the product of robo2 can appear to be an attractive receptor in certain contexts. (1519 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)
srStripe, isoform D; Stripe (sr) encodes a transcription factor that induces the fate of tendon cells in the embryo as well as in the adult fly. It works upstream of tendon specific genes including Tsp, slow and Lrt. (1271 aa)
ribRibbon, isoform C; Ribbon (rib) encodes a nuclear BTB-domain protein, expressed in most embryonic cells. It is required for development of the salivary gland and trachea, as well as for dorsal closure. It regulates both growth and differentiation of salivary gland cells. (680 aa)
witReceptor protein serine/threonine kinase; Wishful thinking (wit) encodes a BMP Type II Receptor that, upon binding of the ligand encoded by gbb, makes a complex with either tkv or sax encoding BMP type I receptors. This complex initiates phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of the transcription factor encoded by Mad. wit product controls synaptic homeostasis and neurotransmission at the neuromusclular junction during larval development. It also regulates the peptidergic phenotype of several neurosecretory cells; Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. TKL Ser/Thr protein kinase [...] (913 aa)
AblTyrosine-protein kinase Abl; Arm and Abl proteins function cooperatively at adherens junctions in both the CNS and epidermis; critical for embryonic epithelial morphogenesis regulating cell shape changes and cell migration. Plays a critical role in transducing embryonic midline repulsive cues; may regulate cytoskeletal dynamics underlying a growth cone's response to midline cues. The ability of pCC/MP2 axons to correctly interpret midline repulsive cues and stay on the ipsilateral side is dependent on the strength of both Slit/robo and Abl-dependent signaling pathways. (1723 aa)
mbf1Multiprotein bridging factor 1 (mbf1) encodes a transcriptional co-activator that bridges between sequence-specific transcriptional regulators and the product of Tbp. Under stress, the product of mbf1 in the cytoplasm can translocate into the nucleus and serve as a co-activator to induce stress-reponse genes. (188 aa)
brmATP-dependent helicase brm; Transcriptional regulator. Acts as a coactivator, assisting one or more dedicated transcriptional activators of ANTC and BXC homeotic gene clusters. Can counteract the repressive effect of Polycomb protein. ATPase subunit 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. This complex can both serve as a transcriptional coactivator or corepressor, depending on the context. In type II neuroblast li [...] (1658 aa)
l(3)neo38Lethal (3) neo38, isoform L; Transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding; DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific. It is involved in the biological process described with: regulation of chromatin silencing; positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. (455 aa)
drlTyrosine-protein kinase Drl; Probable coreceptor of Wnt proteins. Involved in neuronal pathway recognition and ventral muscle attachment site selection. Non- vital for development. May be part of a signal transduction cascade involved in learning and possibly memory. (645 aa)
SoxNSoxNeuro, isoform B; SoxNeuro (SoxN) encodes an HMG-domain transcription factor. In early embryos it specifies neural progenitors in the central nervous system, while in later embryos it negatively regulates Wg signaling and controls expression of genes required for denticle construction with the product of ovo. (761 aa)
Rbp9RNA-binding protein 9, isoform J; RNA-binding protein 9 (Rbp9) encodes a putative RNA binding protein involved in the establishment of the blood-brain barrier and control of germ cell proliferation. (684 aa)
lovProtein jim lovell; Has a regulatory role during midline cell development. (1143 aa)
danProtein distal antenna; Probable transcription factor with a role in the retinal determination (RD) network. Regulates ato expression and is required for normal R8 induction and differentiation. Danr appears to repress Dan expression, but Dan is required for Danr expression anterior to the morphogenetic furrow (MF). Dan and Danr lie downstream of so and require dac function for highest levels of expression. Contributes to differentiation of antenna-specific characteristics; effector gene that acts downstream of homothorax (hth), Distal-less (Dll), cut (ct) and spineless (ss) genes to c [...] (781 aa)
spgSponge, isoform E; Sponge (spg) encodes a DOCK family RhoGEF involved in nervous system development and regulation of signaling pathways; Belongs to the DOCK family. (2187 aa)
Ptp10DProtein tyrosine phosphatase 10D (Ptp10D) encodes a transmembrane receptor tyrosine phosphatase closely related to the product of Ptp4E. Ptp4E-Ptp10D double mutants have lethal respiratory defects. Ptp10D-Ptp69D double mutants have a strong phenotype in which embryonic CNS axons abnormally cross the ventral midline. The product of Ptp10D regulates signaling through the receptor tyrosine kinases encoded by Egfr, btl and Pvr. It also binds to the product of sas to regulate its signaling in glia. (1990 aa)
stanProtocadherin-like wing polarity protein stan; Involved in the fz signaling pathway that controls wing tissue polarity. Also mediates homophilic cell adhesion. May play a role in initiating prehair morphogenesis. May play a critical role in tissue polarity and in formation of normal dendrite fields. During planar cell polarity, stabilizes asymmetric PCP domains together with ATP6AP2. (3648 aa)
bwaAlkaline ceramidase; Hydrolyzes the sphingolipid ceramide into sphingosine and free fatty acid; Belongs to the alkaline ceramidase family. (300 aa)
Rac1Ras-related protein Rac1; During various developmental processes, regulates changes in cell morphology in response to extracellular signals. During oogenesis, mediates signaling from the tyrosine kinase (RTK) chemoattractant receptors (Egfr and Pvr) to the guidance pathway that control the directional persistent collective migration of the border cell (BC) cluster through the nurse cells to the oocyte. Once activating by Pvr and Egfr, promotes the formation of forward-directed actin protrusions which stabilize the DE- cadherin (shg)-mediated adhesions. In turn, DE-mediated adhesion bet [...] (192 aa)
MadMothers 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)
abProtein abrupt; Expression is vital for development; may be involved in transcriptional regulation. In embryos, muscle specific expression is required for segmental nerve b (SNb) motoneuron target recognition within ventral longitudinal muscles. Has a role in establishing and maintaining embryonic muscle attachments, adult sensory cell formation (macrochaetae) and morphogenesis of adult appendages (legs, antenna aristae and male external genitalia). Has a role in the morphogenesis of the class I dendritic neurons: selective expression of ab in class I da neurons plays a pivotal role in [...] (904 aa)
stiNon-specific serine/threonine protein kinase; Sticky (sti) encodes a member of the AGC family of kinases that functions to regulate both actin-myosin-mediated cytokinesis and epigenetic gene silencing. (1858 aa)
Dhc64CDynein heavy chain 64C (Dhc64C) encodes the heavy chain subunit of the cytoplasmic dynein motor complex. The product of Dhc64C forms a dimer, which binds and hydrolyzes ATP providing the power for movement of dynein. It has an essential function in oocyte polarity, mitotic cell division, embryonic development, and neuronal transport and neurogenesis. (4661 aa)
alpha-SpecSpectrin alpha chain; Spectrin is the major constituent of the cytoskeletal network underlying the erythrocyte plasma membrane. It associates with band 4.1 and actin to form the cytoskeletal superstructure of the erythrocyte plasma membrane. Essential for larval survival and development. Stabilizes cell to cell interactions that are critical for the maintenance of cell shape and subcellular organization within embryonic tissues. Lva and spectrin may form a Golgi-based scaffold that mediates interaction of Golgi bodies with microtubules and facilitates Golgi- derived membrane secretion [...] (2457 aa)
aptApontic, isoform F; Apontic (apt) encodes a DNA-binding protein that acts as a transcriptional regulator and can function in translational repression. It plays roles in cell migration, cell fate specification, and morphogenesis via STAT signaling pathway inhibition. (499 aa)
shdEcdysone 20-monooxygenase; Shade (shd) encodes 20-hydroxylase and is responsible for converting Ecdysone into 20-hydroxyecdysone, the active form of the steroid. It is required in all tissues that produce active Ecdysone and thus contributes to larval moulting, metamorphosis, growth, neuroblast diversity and egg chamber maturation; Belongs to the cytochrome P450 family. (540 aa)
CycTCyclin-T; Regulatory subunit of the cyclin-dependent kinase pair (CDK9/cyclin T) complex, also called positive transcription elongation factor B (P-TEFb), which is proposed to facilitate the transition from abortive to production elongation by phosphorylating the CTD (carboxy- terminal domain) of the large subunit of RNA polymerase II (RNAP II). (1097 aa)
rhoProtein rhomboid; Acts early in embryonic development to establish position along the dorsoventral axis and then again later to specify the fate of neuronal precursor cells. Involved in EGF receptor signaling; cleaves Spitz to release the active growth factor. Belongs to the peptidase S54 family. (355 aa)
exdHomeobox protein extradenticle; Transcription factor which acts with the selector homeodomain proteins altering the regulation of downstream target genes such as wingless (wg), teashirt (tsh) and decapentaplegic (dpp), thus affecting segmental identity. Delimits the eye field and prevent inappropriate eye development. Required for proper localization of chordotonal organs within the peripheral nervous system. (376 aa)
dimmProtein dimmed; Transcription factor that regulates neurosecretory (NS) cell function and neuroendocrine cell fate. Acts as a master regulator of common NS functions such as Phm expression and neuropeptide production. Plays a role as a regulator of peptide-containing large dense-core vesicle (LDCV) production and peptidergic cell differentiation. Controls transcription of FMRFamide in Tv neuronal cells and Fur1 in Ap-let cells (Tvb and dorsal apterous cells). Also required for up- regulation of Phm in Tv and Ap-let cells, and expression of three neuropeptide genes, Ms, FMRFamide and Lk [...] (390 aa)
PsGEFProtostome-specific GEF, isoform E. (2777 aa)
NT1Neurotrophin 1; Neurotrophin which may function as a ligand for the Toll- related receptors Toll-7 and Tollo. Binds to Toll-7 and probably acts as its ligand in promoting motor axon targeting and neuronal survival in the central nervous system (CNS). Involved in synaptic targeting of ISNb/d motorneurons and also some SNa motorneurons. In larvae, involved in the negative regulation of the tracheal immune response to bacterial infection perhaps by acting as a ligand for the Toll-related receptor Tollo. May be involved in the normal development of specific neurons at the neuromuscular junction. (1042 aa)
RhoGAPp190Rho GTPase-activating protein 190; GTPase-activating protein (GAP) for RhoA/Rho1 that plays an essential role in the stability of dorsal branches of mushroom body (MB) neurons. The MB neurons are the center for olfactory learning and memory. Acts by converting RhoA/Rho1 to an inactive GDP-bound state, leading to repress the RhoA/Rho1-Drok-MRLC signaling pathway thereby maintaining axon branch stability. (1621 aa)
uspProtein ultraspiracle; Receptor for ecdysone. May be an important modulator of insect metamorphosis. Plays an important part in embryonic and post- embryonic development. Binds to ecdysone response elements (ECRES) such as in the promoter region of s15 chorion gene; Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR2 subfamily. (508 aa)
indIntermediate neuroblasts defective (ind) encodes a transcription factor involved in the development of the central nervous system. (320 aa)
robo3Roundabout 3, isoform A. (1342 aa)
CG17221FI02982p; Oxidoreductase activity. It is involved in the biological process described with: mushroom body development; oxidation-reduction process. (413 aa)
gcmGlial cells missing (gcm) encodes an essential zinc finger transcription factor that determines the fate of the lateral glial cells. It is involved in the differentiation of plasmatocytes, tendon cells and specific neurons. (504 aa)
bratBrain tumor protein; A NHL-domain family protein that functions a translational repressor to inhibit cell proliferation. Plays a central role in translation repression of hb mRNA by being recruited by nos and pum to the Nanos Response Element (NRE), a 16 bp sequence in the hb mRNA 3'-UTR. Probably recruited by other proteins to repress translation of other mRNAs in other tissues. Involved in the regulation of ribosomal RNA synthesis and cell growth. Participates in abdominal segmentation and imaginal disk development. During neuroblast division, segregates asymmetrically and inhibits s [...] (1061 aa)
eboEllipsoid body open (ebo) encodes a protein that complexes with actin, the product of chic, and Ran-GTPase to mediate actin nuclear export. Loss of ebo during development results in defects in the ellipsoid body of the central complex. In the adult brain, accumulation of nuclear actin results in the inhibition of the product of bs and subsequent loss of visual orientation memory. (1054 aa)
mamNeurogenic protein mastermind; Mastermind (mam) encodes a transcriptional coactivator that functions in the Notch signaling pathway. It regulates gene expression by interacting with the intracellular domain of the product of N, which is produced upon receptor activation. (1594 aa)
mysIntegrin beta-PS; Integrin alpha-PS1/beta-PS is a receptor for laminin. Integrin alpha-PS2/beta-PS is a receptor for Tig, wb and Ten-m. Contributes to endodermal integrity and adhesion between the midgut epithelium and the surrounding visceral muscle. Essential for migration of the primordial midgut cells and for maintaining, but not establishing, cell polarity in the midgut epithelium. The two beta subunits mediate midgut migration by distinct mechanisms: beta-PS requires rhea/talin and Itgbn does not. Required for rhea/talin correct cellular localization in the midgut. Required for m [...] (846 aa)
SmoxMothers against decapentaplegic homolog; Smad on X (Smox) encodes the primary transcription factor that mediates Activin signalling. Upon phosphorylation by the receptor encoded by babo, it forms a complex with the co-Smad protein encoded by Med. This complex translocates to the nucleus where it regulates expression of target genes. (486 aa)
coldCoiled, isoform A; Coiled (cold) encodes a membrane glycoprotein of the Ly6 family that is required for the formation of septate junctions in both epithelial tissues and in sub-perineural glial cells. (153 aa)
smoProtein smoothened; Segment polarity protein required for correct patterning of every segment. G protein-coupled receptor that associates with the patched protein (ptc) to transduce the hedgehog (hh) signal through the activation of an inhibitory G-protein. In the absence of hh, ptc represses the constitutive signaling activity of smo through fused (fu). Essential component of a hh-signaling pathway which regulates the Duox-dependent gut immune response to bacterial uracil; required to activate Cad99C-dependent endosome formation, norpA-dependent Ca2+ mobilization and p38 MAPK, which a [...] (1036 aa)
mbmMushroom body miniature (mbm) encodes a zinc finger containing protein that localizes in the nucleolus. It plays a role in ribosome biogenesis. (539 aa)
sizSchizo, isoform B; Schizo (siz) encodes an Arf1 guanine nucleotide exchange factor involved in commissural axon guidance and myoblast fusion. (1325 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)
egProtein embryonic gonad; Eagle (eg) encodes a transcription factor of the nuclear hormone receptor subfamily O. Its roles include serotonergic differentiation (in combination with the product of hkb) and axonal pathfinding. (373 aa)
rawRaw, isoform A; Raw (raw) encodes a membrane protein involved in dendrite patterning and the subcellular localization of JNK signalling components. (989 aa)
vapVacuolar peduncle (vap) encodes a GTPase-activating protein for Ras-family small GTPases that functions in the intracellular Ras-MAP kinase pathway. vap loss produces age-dependent neurodegeneration in the adult brain. The product of vap function in neuronal survival is mediated through the EGF receptor pathway and Rab5-dependent endocytosis. (954 aa)
pdm2POU domain protein 2, isoform B; DNA-binding regulatory protein implicated in early development. Involved in neuronal cell fate decision. May act as an octamer-dependent activator of transcription. Could also play an early role in specific ectodermal cells, and a subsequent role in the embryonic nervous system. (893 aa)
lmsLateral muscles scarcer, isoform B; Lateral muscles scarcer (lms) encodes a homeodomain transcription factor that is an identity factor for lateral transverse muscles. (378 aa)
enokHistone acetyltransferase; Enoki mushroom (enok) encodes a MYST family histone acetyltransferase that acetylates lysine residues on histones, including H3K23, to regulate gene transcription. It contributes to stem cell self-renewal, oogenesis and neural development; Belongs to the MYST (SAS/MOZ) family. (2291 aa)
HSPC300Haematopoietic stem/progenitor cell protein 300 (HSPC300) encodes a subunit of the Scar/WAVE complex, which activates the Arp2/3 complex at the plasma membrane to generate membrane protrusions that drive cell migration. (76 aa)
Fas2Fasciclin-2; Neuronal recognition molecule for the MP1 axon pathway, pathway recognition for axons during the development of nerve fascicles. (885 aa)
Src64BTyrosine-protein kinase Src64B; Src oncogene at 64B (Src64B) encodes a Src family nonreceptor tyrosine kinase. It has many biological roles, including ring canal morphogenesis in oogenesis and the male germline, microfilament ring constriction during cellularization, and modulation of growth and apoptosis. Some of its roles overlap with those of the product of Src42A. (553 aa)
rgNeurobeachin; Binds to type II regulatory subunits of protein kinase A and anchors/targets them to the membrane. May anchor the kinase to cytoskeletal and/or organelle-associated proteins. Required for correct retinal pattern formation and may function in cell fate determination through its interactions with the EGFR and Notch signaling pathways. Required for associative odor learning and short-term memory. Involved in development of the neuromuscular junction and the mushroom body. Belongs to the WD repeat neurobeachin family. (3785 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)
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)
Rrp40Ribosomal RNA processing 40 (Rrp40) encodes a protein involved in gene expression regulation. (232 aa)
foiZinc transporter foi; Required for the normal migration of longitudinal and peripheral glial cells. During larval development, required for the migration of the subretinal glia into the eye disk. During embryonic development, also controls the migration of muscle cells toward their attachment sites. Required in the mesoderm for the correct morphogenesis of embryonic gonad and for tracheal branch fusion during tracheal development. Shg may be cooperating with foi to mediate a common mechanism for gonad and tracheal morphogenesis. Acts as a zinc transporter in both yeast and mammalian cells. (706 aa)
runSegmentation protein Runt; Runt (run) encodes an alpha-subunit of the transcription factor complex core binding factor, which is involved in transcription regulation. It contributes to axon guidance, dendrite morphogenesis and germ-band extension. (510 aa)
CG12717FI06413p; SUMO-specific isopeptidase activity; SUMO-specific endopeptidase activity. It is involved in the biological process described with: dendritic spine morphogenesis; central nervous system projection neuron axonogenesis; protein desumoylation. (681 aa)
Ten-aTeneurin-a; Tenascin accessory (Ten-a) encodes a type II dimeric transmembrane protein with a extracellular domain that mediates homophilic interactions with itself and with the product of Ten-m. It also interacts intracellularly with cytoskeleton regulatory proteins. It regulates axon guidance in embryonic nervous system, synaptic partner matching as well as synaptic organization in olfactory and neuromuscular systems. (3387 aa)
spoSpook (spo) encodes a cytochrome P450 involved in ecdysteroid biosynthesis in the embryo. spo mutants fail to undergo head involution, dorsal closure or to secrete cuticle. (543 aa)
vvlPOU domain protein CF1A; Binds to a DNA sequence element required for the expression of the dopa decarboxylase gene (Ddc) in specific dopaminergic neurons. Could also play an early role in specific ectodermal cells, and a subsequent role in the embryonic nervous system. Belongs to the POU transcription factor family. Class-3 subfamily. (742 aa)
CG11035LD38634p. (231 aa)
Apc2Adenomatous polyposis coli 2 (Apc2) encodes one of two Drosophila APC family proteins. It is a key negative regulator of Wingless signaling, as a critical component of the destruction complex that phosphorylates beta-catenin and thus targets it for ubiquitination and proteasomal destruction. It is the primary APC family member during embryonic development, and functions redundantly with the product of Apc in adult development. (1067 aa)
Hr3Hormone receptor 3 (Hr3) encodes a protein induced directly by 20-hydroxyecdysone as a delayed-early response. It is required for tracheal air filling and ventral nerve cord condensation in embryos, for developmental progression through early metamorphosis, and in the prothoracic gland for ecdysteroid biosynthesis. (871 aa)
ocHomeotic protein ocelliless; Transcriptional regulator involved in pattern formation and cell determination in the embryonic CNS and larval imaginal disks. Also later in development to coordinate the expression of regulatory and structural genes required for photoreceptor cell fate in the ocelli. Has a dual role in the terminal differentiation of subtypes of photoreceptors by regulating rhodopsin (rh) expression: essential for establishing the expression of rh genes in the pale subset of ommatidia as well as repressing Rh6 in outer photoreceptors. Belongs to the paired homeobox family. (664 aa)
HemHEM-protein (Hem) encodes a component of the WAVE Regulatory Complex. Hem product regulates processes such as neuronal migration and asymmetric division of neural precursors by inhibiting the product of SCAR degradation. In the asymmetric process, the Hem-pathway indirectly maintains proper localization of proteins such as those encoded by insc and numb; Belongs to the HEM-1/HEM-2 family. (1126 aa)
ItprInositol 1,4,5,-trisphosphate receptor (Itpr) encodes an intracellular ligand gated calcium channel. It functions downstream of G-protein coupled receptors that activate Gq/PLCbeta signaling and generate inositol tris-phosphate. Itpr depletion affects ecdysone release, response to nutritional stress, lipid metabolism and flight; Belongs to the InsP3 receptor family. (2837 aa)
casTranscription factor castor; Transcription factor that specifies expression of key genes in developing central nervous system (CNS). Essential for many, if not all, late developing neuroblastoma (NB) sublineages. Binds to the 5'- [CG]C[CT][CT]AAAAA[AT]-3' DNA sequence, like hb, suggesting that cas and hb act as a late regulators in early and late CNS NB sublineage, respectively. Acts by repressing expression of nub/pdm-1 and pdm2/pdm-2 POU genes, and restrict their pattern of expression in appropriate cells. Required for a full expression of vvl/drifter and acj6/I-POU; it is however un [...] (793 aa)
opaPair-rule protein odd-paired; Transcription factor essential for parasegmental subdivision of the embryo. It is involved in the activation of wingless (wg) in odd parasegments. It is also required for the timely activation of wg in the remaining parasegments and for the timely activation of engrailed (en) in all parasegments; Belongs to the GLI C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family. (609 aa)
ContContactin; Required for organization of septate junctions and paracellular barrier functions. Septate junctions, which are the equivalent of vertebrates tight junctions, are characterized by regular arrays of transverse structures that span the intermembrane space and form a physical barrier to diffusion. (1390 aa)
hkbHuckebein (hkb) is expressed in patches within the embryonic neuroectoderm and a subset of neuroblasts and their progeny, where it is required for proper neuronal specification and axon targeting. It is a terminal gap gene mediating the maternal terminal information at the posterior end of the blastoderm embryo. (297 aa)
CG14043KIF-binding protein; It is involved in the biological process described with: mitochondrial transport. (600 aa)
midMidline, isoform A; DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II activating transcription factor binding; RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding; RNA polymerase II transcription corepressor binding. (580 aa)
bchsBlue cheese (bchs) is a neuronally expressed gene that encodes a member of the BEACH (Beige and Chediak-Higashi)-domain superfamily, whose members are involved in vesicle trafficking. It antagonizes the activity of the product of Rab11. It serves as a scaffold for autophagy proteins, and contributes to ref(2)P-mediated aggrephagy. It contributes to nervous system development, lysosome transport and sphingolipid metabolism. (3489 aa)
mmyMummy, isoform A; Mummy (mmy) encodes an UDP-N-acetylglucosamine diphosphorylase. It functions in apical extracellular matrix formation by producing GlcNAc residues needed for chitin synthesis and protein glycosylation. It regulates cuticle production, tracheal morphogenesis, and axon guidance. (520 aa)
eyaDevelopmental protein eyes absent; Tyrosine phosphatase thought to play a role in transcription regulation during organogenesis through its intrinsic protein phosphatase activity. The phosphatase activity was shown in vitro. Appears to function together with So and Dac in eye development. Required for the survival of eye progenitor cells at a critical stage in morphogenesis. Belongs to the HAD-like hydrolase superfamily. EYA family. (766 aa)
smt3Small ubiquitin-related modifier; Smt3 (smt3) encodes the only Drosophila SUMO family protein. It is required for embryonic patterning and mitosis. It may also have roles in wing patterning, Dpp signaling, and Ras/MAPK signaling. It localizes to the nucleus during interphase and to the kinetochores and midbodies during mitosis; Belongs to the ubiquitin family. SUMO subfamily. (90 aa)
nrv2Sodium/potassium-transporting ATPase subunit beta-2; This is the non-catalytic component of the active enzyme, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP coupled with the exchange of Na(+) and K(+) ions across the plasma membrane. The beta subunit regulates, through assembly of alpha/beta heterodimers, the number of sodium pumps transported to the plasma membrane. (323 aa)
wgProtein wingless; Binds as a ligand to a family of frizzled seven-transmembrane receptors and acts through a cascade of genes on the nucleus. Segment polarity protein. May be a growth factor. Acts on neighboring cells to regulate at least one gene, the homeobox segmentation gene engrailed. Wg signal represses arm phosphorylation. Wg signaling operates by inactivating the sgg repression of engrailed autoactivation. Wg and Wnt2 have a role in the developing trachea and together are responsible for all dorsal trunk formation. Wg also acts in the developing epidermis. Acts as a morphogen, [...] (468 aa)
spz3Protein spaetzle 3; Neurotrophin which may function as a ligand to the Toll- related receptor Tollo. Involved in a Tollo and JNK signaling pathway that positively regulates neuromuscular junction (NMJ) growth in presynaptic motorneurons. May function by activating Tollo to promote the phosphorylation of JNK. (611 aa)
PrBPProbable cGMP 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase subunit delta; 3',5'-cyclic-nucleotide phosphodiesterase activity; protein binding. It is involved in the biological process described with: mushroom body development; sensory perception of light stimulus. (151 aa)
C1GalTAGlycoprotein-N-acetylgalactosamine 3-beta-galactosyltransferase 1; Core 1 Galactosyltransferase A (C1GalTA) encodes a protein that exhibits strong core 1beta1,3GalT activity, and is involved in the synthesis of T antigen in hemocytes. Its roles include hematopoietic stem cell maintenance, neural network and neuromuscular junction formation. (388 aa)
RorRor (Ror) encodes a transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinase structurally related to vertebrate neural-specific Wnt-binding Ror receptors. It is primarily expressed in the nervous system and it is likely to signal through the ERK MAP kinase pathway. (685 aa)
Ced-12Ced-12 (Ced-12) encodes a protein that functions with Dock family members (encoded by mbc or spg) to regulate GTPase activity. It contributes to myoblast fusion, apoptotic cell engulfment, cell migration, and embryonic cellularization. (724 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)
kuzKuzbanian, isoform A; Kuzbanian (kuz) encodes an ADAM metalloendopeptidase that regulates activation of the receptors encoded by N and robo1 by cleavage. (1238 aa)
nocZinc finger protein Noc; May negatively regulate Notch-induced cell proliferation in the eye-head primordium. Required for development of the supraesophageal ganglion and ocelli. May act in leg and wing primordia to negatively regulate body-wall specifying genes and thereby promote appendage formation. Plays a role in tracheal development. Belongs to the Elbow/Noc family. (537 aa)
snaSnail (sna) encodes a transcription factor that contributes to embryonic mesoderm development, epithelial to mesenchymal transition and asymmetric cell division. (390 aa)
worWorniu (wor) encodes a zinc finger C2H2 transcription factor involved in nervous system development. It contributes to neuroblast asymmetric cell division and brain development. (548 aa)
dacDachshund, isoform B; Dachshund (dac) encodes a transcriptional cofactor that physically interacts with several other retinal determination proteins, including those encoded by eya and so, and regulates eye, leg, gonad, and brain development. (1081 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)
ftzSegmentation protein fushi tarazu; May play a role in determining neuronal identity, may be directly involved in specifying identity of individual neurons. Required during embryogenesis for the process of body segmentation. Homeotic protein, required in alternating segment primordia, it specifies the correct number of segments. (410 aa)
AntpHomeotic protein antennapedia; Antennapedia (Antp) is the distal-most member of the Antennapedia complex; one of two Hox gene complexes. Antp encodes a sequence-specific homeodomain transcription factor, which is part of a developmental regulatory system that specifies segmental identity in the pro- and mesothorax. In adults Antp loss of function is associated with a transformation of leg into antenna while ectopic expression in the head is associated with antenna to leg and eye to wing transformations. (378 aa)
labHomeotic 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)
atoProtein atonal; Developmental protein involved in neurogenesis. Required for the formation of chordotonal organs and photoreceptors. Seems to bind to E boxes. Specifically required for the photoreceptor R8 selection. (312 aa)
hbProtein hunchback; Gap class segmentation protein that controls development of head structures; Belongs to the hunchback C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family. (758 aa)
neurNeuralized (neur) encodes an E3 ubiquitin ligase of the RING family. It is part of the Notch signaling pathway, where it is thought to contribute to the endocytosis-dependent activation of the ligand. It also has Notch-independent functions in epithelial morphogenesis. (754 aa)
tgoAryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator homolog; Heterodimers of tgo/trh are involved in the control of breathless expression. Plays a role in the cellular or tissue response to oxygen deprivation. (642 aa)
pasi2Pasiflora 2 (pasi2) encodes a septate junction protein involved in endothelial barrier function. (258 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)
InvadolysinLeishmanolysin-like peptidase; Invadolysin (Invadolysin) encodes a metalloprotease that is required for mitosis, cell migration and mitochondrial function. (683 aa)
TimpTissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase; Metalloproteinase inhibitor that acts on both matrix metalloproteinases Mmp1 and Mmp2 in vitro. Complexes with metalloproteinases and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor (By similarity). Required for wing maturation which is the final step in morphogenesis of the adult fly. Involved in the negative regulation of developmental tissue invasion for imaginal disk eversion during metamorphosis by inhibiting Mmp-mediated basement membrane (BM) degradation. Required for oogenesis and for the long-term maintainance of [...] (210 aa)
hthHomeobox protein homothorax; All isoforms are required for patterning of the embryonic cuticle. Acts with exd to delimit the eye field and prevent inappropriate eye development. Isoforms that carry the homeodomain are required for proper localization of chordotonal organs within the peripheral nervous system and antennal identity; required to activate antennal-specific genes, such as sal and to repress the leg-like expression of dac. Necessary for the nuclear localization of the essential HOX cofactor, extradenticle (exd). Both necessary and sufficient for inner photoreceptors to adopt [...] (487 aa)
sadShadow (sad) encodes a cytochrome P450 involved in ecdysteroid biosynthesis. It shows a mitochondrial localization and catalyzes the addition of a hydroxyl group to the 2 carbon of the cholesterol ring. sad mutants fail to undergo head involution, dorsal closure or to secrete cuticle. (520 aa)
svpSteroid receptor seven-up, isoform A; Receptor that is required in photoreceptors R1, R3, R4 and R6 during eye development; generation of the ganglion mother cell-2 (GMC- 2) fate in the nb7-3 lineage, coinciding with the transition in the expression of HB to KR in the neuroblasts (NBs). Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR2 subfamily. (746 aa)
simProtein single-minded; Transcription factor that functions as a master developmental regulator controlling midline development of the ventral nerve cord. Required to correctly specify the formation of the central brain complex, which controls walking behavior. Also required for correct patterning of the embryonic genital disk and anal pad anlage. Plays a role in synapse development. (688 aa)
emsEmpty spiracles (ems) encodes a homeotic selector gene that encodes a transcription factor involved in spiracle morphogenesis, axogenesis, and development of the ventral nerve cord, brain and tracheal system; Belongs to the EMX homeobox family. (494 aa)
E5FI01131p; RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding; RNA polymerase II intronic transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding; DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific. It is involved in the biological process described with: central nervous system development; regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; brain development; neuron differentiation. (524 aa)
twfTwinfilin (twf) encodes a ubiquitously expressed actin monomer binding protein that is structurally related to the product of tsr and inhibits actin filament assembly. It is highly conserved and is present in all eukaryotes except plants. Its roles include bristle and neuronal development; Belongs to the actin-binding proteins ADF family. Twinfilin subfamily. (343 aa)
htlFibroblast growth factor receptor homolog 1; Heartless (htl) encodes a transmembrane tyrosine kinase receptor for secreted FGF ligands that utilizes the intracellular Ras-MAP kinase pathway. It contributes to embryonic mesoderm migration and the specification of several mature mesodermal cell derivatives; Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. Tyr protein kinase family. Fibroblast growth factor receptor subfamily. (729 aa)
CG18599Homeobox domain-containing protein; RNA polymerase II intronic transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding; DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding. It is involved in the biological process described with: central nervous system development; regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; neuron differentiation. (475 aa)
miraMiranda, isoform A; Miranda (mira) encodes a cytoplasmic and cortical scaffolding protein that binds the products of pros, stau and brat. It is asymmetrically localized to the basal cortex during neuroblast asymmetric cell division, resulting in its partioning into GMC daughter cells, where it is degraded and releases its cargo proteins. (829 aa)
Surf6Surfeit locus protein 6 homolog; Involved in a nucleolar function; Belongs to the SURF6 family. (324 aa)
tinMuscle-specific homeobox protein tinman; Required for the development of heart and visceral muscle; for the formation of somatic muscles. Has a crucial function in the early mesodermal subdivisions. (416 aa)
lbeLadybird early (lbe) encodes a transcription factor involved in muscle and heart development. It also plays a role in regulating the embryonic expression of wg. (479 aa)
locoRegulator of G-protein signaling loco; Acts as a regulator of G protein signaling (RGS). Modulates G protein alpha subunits nucleotide exchange and hydrolysis activities by functioning either as a GTPase-activating protein (GAP), thereby driving G protein alpha subunits into their inactive GDP-bound form, or as a GDP-dissociation inhibitor (GDI). Confers GDI and GAP activities on G(i) alpha subunit Galphai. Confers GAP activity on G(o) alpha subunit Galphao and G(i) alpha subunit Galphai. Involved in the dorsal- ventral axis formation of the egg. Acts as a G-protein signaling for glial [...] (1541 aa)
lmdLame duck (lmd) encodes a zinc finger transcription factor expressed in the embryonic somatic and visceral mesoderm, where it is essential for the specification of fusion competent myoblasts and for myoblast fusion. (866 aa)
SMC1Structural maintenance of chromosomes 1 (SMC1) encodes an ATPase that heterodimerizes with the product of SMC3 to interact with the products of vtd and SA to form the cohesin ring complex. Cohesin encircles sister chromatids after DNA replication and has multiple roles in the regulation of gene expression and DNA repair. (1238 aa)
ash2Set1/Ash2 histone methyltransferase complex subunit ASH2; Transcriptional regulator. Regulates a number of genes involved in wing development including activation of net and bs and repression of rho and kni and controls vein-intervein patterning during wing development. Required for correct expression of a number of homeotic genes including Scr in the first leg imaginal disk and Ubx in the third leg imaginal disk and haltere disks. Required for stabilization of the histone-lysine N-methyltransferase trr and for trimethylation of 'Lys-4' of histone H3. Plays a role in maintenance of tra [...] (556 aa)
aspProtein abnormal spindle; Required to maintain the structure of the centrosomal microtubule organizing center (MTOC) during mitosis. May have a preferential role in regulating neurogenesis. Required for germ cell mitosis and oocyte differentiation. (1954 aa)
danrProtein distal antenna-related; Probable transcription factor with a role in the retinal determination (RD) network. Regulates ato expression and is required for normal R8 induction and differentiation. Danr appears to repress Dan expression, but Dan is required for Danr expression anterior to the morphogenetic furrow (MF). Dan and Danr lie downstream of so and require dac function for highest levels of expression. Contributes to differentiation of antenna-specific characteristics; effector gene that acts downstream of homothorax (hth), Distal-less (Dll), cut (ct) and spineless (ss) ge [...] (419 aa)
sshProtein phosphatase Slingshot; Protein phosphatase which regulates actin filament dynamics. Dephosphorylates and activates the actin binding/depolymerizing factor tsr/cofilin, which subsequently binds to actin filaments and stimulates their disassembly. Required for axon growth. (1193 aa)
spzProtein spaetzle C-106; Spatzle (spz) encodes a secreted protein which, after cleavage by an extracellular serine protease (encoded by ea or SPE), can induce the dimerization of the product of Tl, and the subsequent activation of the Toll pathway. It contributes to function of the Toll signaling cascade, which plays a key role in various developmental and immune processes, notably embryonic dorso-ventral patterning and regulation of antimicrobial peptides. (326 aa)
SceE3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RING1; E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that mediates monoubiquitination of 'Lys-118' of histone H2A, thereby playing a central role in histone code and gene regulation. H2A 'Lys-118' ubiquitination gives a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional repression. 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. PcG [...] (435 aa)
ApcAPC-like, isoform A; APC-like (Apc) encodes one of two Drosophila APC family proteins. It is a key negative regulator of Wingless signaling, as a critical component of the destruction complex that phosphorylates beta-catenin and thus targets it for ubiquitination and proteasomal destruction. It is the primary family member during CNS and eye development, and functions redundantly with the product of Apc2 in adult development. (2417 aa)
DrMuscle segmentation homeobox; Drop (Dr) encodes a homeodomain transcription factor involved in patterning of the neuroectoderm and wing disc, specification of myoblasts and neuroblasts, proper development of muscle, neuronal and glial cells, male genital disc, and regulation of glucose metabolism; Belongs to the Msh homeobox family. (515 aa)
Cap-D2Condensin complex subunit 1; Regulatory subunit of the condensin complex, a complex required for conversion of interphase chromatin into mitotic-like condense chromosomes. The condensin complex probably introduces positive supercoils into relaxed DNA in the presence of type I topoisomerases and converts nicked DNA into positive knotted forms in the presence of type II topoisomerases. (1380 aa)
tllProtein tailless; Orphan receptor that binds DNA as a monomer to hormone response elements (HRE) containing an extended core motif half-site sequence 5'-AAGTCA-3' in which the 5' flanking nucleotides participate in determining receptor specificity. This receptor binds to the consensus sequence [AG][AG]AAGTCAA. Plays a key role in the establishment of non-metameric domains at the anterior and posterior poles of the embryo. It may also play a role in the nervous system. The maternal terminal pathway activates the tll gene in the termini; TLL activity then represses segmentation and activ [...] (452 aa)
pashaPartner of drosha (pasha) encodes a protein involved in oogenesis and miRNA processing. (642 aa)
kuneKune-kune; It is involved in the biological process described with: establishment of glial blood-brain barrier; regulation of tube length, open tracheal system; septate junction assembly. (264 aa)
gktProbable tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase; DNA repair enzyme that can remove a variety of covalent adducts from DNA through hydrolysis of a 3'-phosphodiester bond, giving rise to DNA with a free 3' phosphate. Catalyzes the hydrolysis of dead- end complexes between DNA and the topoisomerase I active site tyrosine residue. Hydrolyzes 3'-phosphoglycolates on protruding 3' ends on DNA double-strand breaks due to DNA damage by radiation and free radicals. Acts on blunt-ended double-strand DNA breaks and on single-stranded DNA. May have low 3'exonuclease activity and may be able to remove a sin [...] (580 aa)
apApterous (ap) encodes a transcription factor that functions in a tetramer consisting of a dimer of the product of Chi and two monomers ODF the product of ap. It contributes to the dorsal identity of wing cells, muscle development, juvenile hormone production and neuronal path finding. (469 aa)
Mgat1Mannosyl (alpha-1,3-)-glycoprotein beta-1,2-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (Mgat1) encodes an enzyme involved in the synthesis of paucimannose N-glycans. It is required in the CNS, with involvement in locomotion, brain development and lifespan. (458 aa)
coraProtein 4.1 homolog; An integral component of the septate junction. May play a role in cell-cell interactions that are necessary for proper development. Vital for embryonic development. (1698 aa)
roblRoadblock (robl) encodes a dynein-associated protein involved in intracellular transport mediated by Dynein. It contributes to dendrite morphogenesis and mushroom body development. (97 aa)
CG4853FI05912p; Ras guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity. It is involved in the biological process described with: positive regulation of Ras protein signal transduction; mushroom body development. (709 aa)
DarkDeath-associated APAF1-related killer, isoform B; Death-associated APAF1-related killer (Dark) encodes an essential component of the apoptosome. The products of Dark and Dronc form a pivotal holoenzyme required for apoptotic cell death with the products of Dark acting as an adaptor of the multimeric complex. (1440 aa)
peaATP-dependent RNA helicase DHX8; Involved in pre-mRNA splicing as component of the spliceosome. Facilitates nuclear export of spliced mRNA by releasing the RNA from the spliceosome (By similarity). Before and after egg-chamber formation, required for nurse-cell chromatin dispersal (NCCD) probably by playing a role in spliceosome localization to chromatin/interchromatin spaces. (1242 aa)
shotShort stop (shot) encodes a member of the spectraplakin family of large cytoskeletal linker molecules. It binds both actin and microtubules, as well as scaffold proteins, certain signalling factors and calcium. It plays developmental and maintenance roles in the nervous system, the epidermis, at muscle attachments, the foregut, the wing, tracheae and oocytes. (8805 aa)
sugZinc finger protein GLIS2 homolog; Sugarbabe (sug) encodes a transcription factor that regulates the expression of insulin-like peptides and genes involved in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. It is a direct target of the sugar sensor encoded by Mondo and its expression is also promoted by the product of daw; Belongs to the GLI C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family. (384 aa)
fdlProbable beta-hexosaminidase fdl; Involved in brain restructurization via hormonal control during metamorphosis. Implicated in N-glycan processing. Belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase 20 family. (673 aa)
SmD3Small ribonucleoprotein particle protein SmD3 (SmD3) encodes an RNA binding protein that forms a heterodimeric sub-complex with the product of SmB. They function as part of the heteroheptameric ring complex Sm core, which is involved in the formation of spliceosomal small nuclear RNPs (U1, U2, U4 and U5), which together catalyze pre-mRNA splicing. The product of SmD3 also has a function in germline specification, as it is required for localization of the product of osk to the posterior pole of the oocyte. (151 aa)
Prp8pre-mRNA processing factor 8 (Prp8) is an essential gene that encodes the largest and most highly conserved splicing factor. It is a core component of the U5 snRNP, with a key function in pre-mRNA processing catalyzed by the spliceosome. (2396 aa)
enSegmentation polarity homeobox protein engrailed; Engrailed (en) encodes a homeodomain-containing transcription factor that is essential for posterior compartment identity and for compartment boundary formation and maintenance. It positively regulates the hh gene and negatively regulates the Hedgehog targets encoded by ci, ptc and dpp. (552 aa)
GitG protein-coupled receptor kinase interacting ArfGAP (Git) encodes an Arf-GAP that forms a scaffold with the Rho-type guanine nucleotide exchange factor encoded by pix aiding in activation of the kinase encoded by Pak. The product of RtGEF has roles in muscle morphogenesis, synaptic vesicle recycling, and regulation of tissue growth. (731 aa)
RNaseZRibonuclease Z, mitochondrial; Ribonuclease Z (RNaseZ) is a highly conserved gene that encodes the endoribonuclease RNase Z, which cleaves pre-tRNA molecules directly 3' to the discriminator. It has at least two biological roles - nuclear pre-tRNA processing and mitochondrial primary transcript processing. (766 aa)
dapRE12958p; Dacapo (dap) encodes a Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor in the CIP/KIP family. It binds to CycE-Cdk2 complexes and thereby inhibits their protein kinase activity. Upregulation of dap is required after the last mitosis for arresting cells in G1/G0 before terminal differentiation in many post-mitotic cell types. (245 aa)
Uba1Ubiquitin activating enzyme 1 (Uba1) encodes an E1 enzyme involved in protein ubiquitylation. It contributes to multiple processes including regulation of Ras-ERK signaling, autophagy, apoptosis and tissue growth; Belongs to the ubiquitin-activating E1 family. (1191 aa)
Mmp2Matrix metalloproteinase-2; Has metalloproteinase activity. Required for larval tissue histolysis during metamorphosis and is involved in pupal head eversion and fusion of the wing imaginal tissue. Required for growth of the dorsal air sac primordium and development of the dorsal air sacs. Promotes embryonic motor axon fasciculation. Cleaves and activates frac to promote motor axon bundling during outgrowth. Promotes the reshaping of adult sensory neuron dendrites from a radial to lattice-like shape which occurs after eclosion by degrading the basement membrane on which the dendrites g [...] (758 aa)
unpgHomeobox protein unplugged; Plays a regulatory role in neural branching of the tracheae: segment-specific aspects of these neural branching patterns appear to be generated by homeotic regulation of expression. May have a role with oc/otd in the postembryonic development of the brain. (485 aa)
acAchaete-scute complex protein T5; Achaete (ac) encodes a BHLH transcription factor that interacts antagonistically with the Notch signaling pathway to promote neural precursor formation. Its major role is in nervous system development. (201 aa)
scAchaete-scute complex protein T4; AS-C proteins are involved in the determination of the neuronal precursors in the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. Also involved in sex determination and dosage compensation. (345 aa)
l(1)scAchaete-scute complex protein T3; AS-C proteins are involved in the determination of the neuronal precursors in the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system. (257 aa)
aseAchaete-scute complex protein T8; Asense (ase) encodes a transcription factor in the achaete-scute complex. It acts together with other proneural genes in nervous system development, which involves N-mediated lateral inhibition. ase is expressed in the CNS type-I neuroblasts and the PNS sensory organ precursors (SOPs) but not in the proneural clusters that give rise to the SOP via lateral inhibition. (486 aa)
vndHomeobox protein vnd; Ventral nervous system defective (vnd) encodes a Nk2-class homeodomain transcription factor that acts in a context-dependent manner as an activator or repressor. It has roles in neuroectoderm patterning, formation and specification of ventral neuroblasts and proper development of their cell lineages. (723 aa)
pckEG:80H7.2 protein; Pickel (pck) encodes a transmembrane protein of the Claudin superfamily. It is part of the septate junction (SJ) core complex and essential for SJ morphogenesis and function. The transepithelial barrier function of epithelial tissues is affected in pck mutants. (256 aa)
cswTyrosine-protein phosphatase corkscrew; Required in all receptor tyrosine kinase signaling pathways. Functions downstream of the receptor tyrosine kinase torso, acting in concert with D-Raf via tailless. Also functions downstream of Egfr (epidermal growth factor receptor) and btl (fibroblast growth factor receptor). The SH2 domain suggests that csw effects its role by mediating heteromeric protein interactions. Maternally required for normal determination of cell fates at the termini of the embryo. Required for cell fate specification of the ventral ectoderm, in the developing embryoni [...] (945 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)
Rnp4FRNA-binding protein 4F (Rnp4F) encodes an essential evolutionarily-conserved RNA-binding protein. Rnp4F gene expression is post-transcriptionally regulated by interaction with a stable stem-loop structure in the 5'-UTR of the mRNA with trans-acting factors. (941 aa)
Mcm3DNA replication licensing factor Mcm3; Acts as component of the Mcm2-7 complex (Mcm complex) (Mcm complex) which is the putative replicative helicase essential for 'once per cell cycle' DNA replication initiation and elongation in eukaryotic cells. The active ATPase sites in the Mcm2-7 ring are formed through the interaction surfaces of two neighboring subunits such that a critical structure of a conserved arginine finger motif is provided in trans relative to the ATP-binding site of the Walker A box of the adjacent subunit. The six ATPase active sites, however, are likely to contribut [...] (819 aa)
ctCut (ct) encodes a homeoprotein that functions as a transcriptional factor in many different cells such as wing disc, muscle, oocyte and sense organ cells. It is a regulator of type-specific neuronal identity in the peripheral nervous system. ct is expressed at variable levels in the dendritic arborization (DA) neurons and these levels control the different dendritic morphologies specific for each class of DA neurons. (2175 aa)
l(1)G0193Lethal (1) G0193, isoform A. (664 aa)
shgDE-cadherin; Cadherins are calcium-dependent cell adhesion proteins. In connecting cells they preferentially interact with themselves in a homophilic manner; cadherins may thus contribute to the sorting of heterogeneous cell types. During oogenesis, integral component of the guidance mechanisms that regulate the directional persistent collective migration of the border cell (BC) cluster through the nurse cells to the oocyte. Functions downstream of the two chemoattractant receptors, Pvr and Egfr, to promote BC adhesion between the leader cells of the migrating cluster and the surroundi [...] (1507 aa)
gbbProtein 60A; Glass bottom boat (gbb) encodes a BMP ligand in the TGF-beta/BMP family of dimeric signaling molecules. It binds to a receptor complex to transduce signal through phosphorylation of the product of Mad. It contributes to maintain stem cell populations, control cell fate specification, proliferation, synapse growth and neuropeptide release. (455 aa)
tsrCofilin/actin-depolymerizing factor homolog; Exhibits F-actin depolymerizing activity and regulates actin cytoskeleton dynamics. Required for cytokinesis in both mitotic and meiotic cells and for aster migration and separation. Promotes cell motility during ovary development and oogenesis. During larval development, required for the cell rearrangement needed for formation of terminal filaments which are stacks of somatic cells that are important for the initiation of ovarioles. Also required for border cell migration during oogenesis. During border cell migration, required for actin tu [...] (148 aa)
spz6Spatzle 6; Toll binding; growth factor activity. It is involved in the biological process described with: nervous system development; regulation of Toll signaling pathway; central nervous system formation; innate immune response. (425 aa)
gsbProtein gooseberry; Expressed in segmentally repeating pattern to define the polarity of embryonic segments. (427 aa)
trioTrio, isoform A; Trio (trio) encodes a Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) that activates the Rho-family GTPases to regulate actin structure and cell adhesion. The GEF encoded by trio acts in several signaling pathways, including Abl tyrosine kinase and BMP signaling pathways. The product of trio is involved in neural wiring (axon and dendrite patterning and synaptogenesis) and muscle development. (2263 aa)
Ctr9Ctr9, isoform A; Ctr9 (Ctr9) encodes a highly conserved member of the polymerase-associated factor 1 complex, which controls a number of transcriptional and epigenetic processes. It is involved in the proliferation and terminal differentiation of the central nervous system. (1150 aa)
ecdEcdysoneless (ecd) encodes a protein that physically interacts with several components of the U5 snRPN pre-mRNA splicing complex. Its loss result in intron retention within spok, accounting for ecdysone deficiency of some ecd mutants; Belongs to the ECD family. (684 aa)
spz5Protein spaetzle 5; Neurotrophin which may function as a ligand for the Toll- related receptors Toll-6 and Toll-7. Binds to Toll-7 and Toll-6, and probably acts as their ligands in the promotion of motor axon targeting and neuronal survival in the central nervous system (CNS). Involved in synaptic targeting of ISNb/d motorneurons and also some SNa motorneurons. May be involved in the normal development of specific neurons at the neuromuscular junction. (387 aa)
dibDisembodied (dib) encodes a cytochrome P450 involved in ecdysteroid biosynthesis. It shows a mitochondrial localization and catalyzes the addition of a hydroxyl group to the 22 carbon of the cholesterol side chain. dib mutants fail to undergo head involution, dorsal closure and to secrete cuticle. (489 aa)
agoF-box/WD repeat-containing protein 7; Substrate recognition component of a SCF (SKP1-CUL1-F-box protein) E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase complex which mediates the ubiquitination and subsequent proteasomal degradation of target proteins (By similarity). Probably recognizes and binds to phosphorylated target proteins (By similarity). In the wing and eye, negatively regulates cell growth and proliferation by mediating the degradation of Myc and cyclin E, respectively. Required for endocycles, but not mitosis in follicle cell epithelium. (1326 aa)
masProtein masquerade; In embryogenesis, has a role in somatic muscle attachment and in the development of axonal pathways probably by stabilizing cell- matrix adhesion and/or by acting as a competitive antagonist of serine proteases. (1047 aa)
discoDisconnected (disco) encodes a C2H2 zinc finger transcription factor involved in development of ventral appendages (e.g. legs and some mouthparts) during embryogenesis and metamorphosis. (568 aa)
mbtSerine/threonine-protein kinase PAK mbt; Involved in neurogenesis of the adult central nervous system, and together with Cdc42, regulates photoreceptor cell morphogenesis. Phosphorylates exogenous substrates when activated by Cdc42. (639 aa)
Ulp1GH15225p; Ulp1 (Ulp1) encodes a cysteine protease that catalyzes both SUMO maturation and SUMO deconjugation. It localizes to the nucleoplasmic face of the nuclear pore complex. Ulp1 knockdown in S2 cells results in relocalization of SUMO from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. (1513 aa)
ftz-f1Nuclear hormone receptor FTZ-F1; Acts as a cofactor to fushi tarazu (ftz). Facilitates the binding of ftz to DNA. Binds the sequence element 5'-YCYYGGYCR-3' in the zebra element of ftz. Probably also functions as a receptor for a yet unknown ligand; Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR5 subfamily. (1027 aa)
rprCell death protein rpr; Reaper (rpr) encodes Reaper, Hid, Grim (RHG) protein. It contributes to the caspase dependent apoptosis by inhibiting the anti-apoptotic protein encoded by Diap1. (65 aa)
grimCell death protein Grim; Grim (grim) encodes a member of the inhibitor of apoptotic protein antagonists. In response to death signals, it induces apoptosis of cells in the central nervous system. It is important particularly for the apoptosis of specific juvenile neurons during metamorphosis. (138 aa)
tapBasic helix-loop-helix neural transcription factor TAP; May play a role in the specification of the sugar-sensitive adult gustatory neuron and affect the response to sugar and salt. Regulated by POXN. (398 aa)
NrtNeurotactin; May mediate or modulate cell adhesion between embryonic cells during development; In the C-terminal section; belongs to the type-B carboxylesterase/lipase family. (846 aa)
NotumPalmitoleoyl-protein carboxylesterase NOTUM; Carboxylesterase that acts as a key negative regulator of the Wnt signaling pathway by specifically mediating depalmitoleoylation of WNT proteins. Serine palmitoleoylation of WNT proteins is required for efficient binding to frizzled receptors. Also acts as a regulator of long-range activity of Hedgehog (hh), possibly by regulating the switch between low and high level hh pathway signaling. Belongs to the pectinacetylesterase family. Notum subfamily. (671 aa)
l(3)72AbPutative U5 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein 200 kDa helicase; Putative RNA helicase involved in the second step of RNA splicing; Belongs to the helicase family. SKI2 subfamily. (2142 aa)
CG12301LD31322p; It is involved in the biological process described with: rRNA processing; mushroom body development. (771 aa)
mopMyopic (mop) encodes an endocytic protein that is required for normal Egfr signaling and for the progression of the product of Egfr through the endocytic pathway. It also controls the endosomal localization and signaling activity of the product of yki. (1833 aa)
HGTXGTX/Nkx6B-like homeodomain protein; HGTX (HGTX) encodes a homeodomain transcription factor that acts in parallel with the product of exex to promote the development and differentiation of motor neurons that innervate ventral body wall muscles. Its major roles include neuronal specification and differentiation. (513 aa)
DDichaete (D) encodes an HMG-domain protein and member of the Sox family of transcription factors. Its roles include hindgut development, embryonic segmentation, and nervous system development. (382 aa)
FrlFormin-like protein; Together with Cdc42, involved in establishment of planar cell polarity in the developing compound eye by contributing to ommatidial rotation. Together with DAAM and Cdc42, has a role in neuronal development of mushroom bodies. (1183 aa)
Pex1Peroxin 1 (Pex1) encodes a member of the family of AAA-ATPases required for peroxisome assembly. Pex1 loss results in disorganization of neurons and glia and embryonic lethality. Larval escapers exhibit developmental delay, poor feeding and uncoordinated locomotion. (1006 aa)
Nrx-IVNeurexin-4; Seems to play a role in the formation and function of septate junctions. Septate junctions, which are the equivalent of vertebrates tight junctions, are characterized by regular arrays of transverse structures that span the intermembrane space and form a physical barrier to diffusion. Required for the blood-brain barrier formation. Belongs to the neurexin family. (1284 aa)
Sema5cSemaphorin 5c (Sema5c) encodes a member of the Semaphorins family, which are membrane and secreted short-range signaling proteins. The product of Sema5c is involved in olfactory behavior. (1093 aa)
CG6083FI19917p1; Oxidoreductase activity; alcohol dehydrogenase (NADP+) activity; alditol:NADP+ 1-oxidoreductase activity. It is involved in the biological process described with: oxidation-reduction process; mushroom body development. (322 aa)
DroncCaspase Nc subunit 1; Involved in the activation cascade of caspases responsible for apoptosis execution. Effector of steroid-mediated apoptosis during insect metamorphosis. Overexpression promotes programmed cell death. Interaction with Diap1 is required to suppress Dronc-mediated cell death; via Diap1-mediated ubiquitination of Dronc. Rate-limiting caspase in rpr and hid death pathway. (450 aa)
alphaTub67CTubulin alpha-4 chain; alpha-Tubulin at 67C (alphaTub67C) encodes a protein that form heterodimers with beta-tubulins to polymerise and form microtubules. Tubulin molecules containing the product of alphaTub67C are essential for fast growth of the microtubules during the initial cleavage divisions of embryogenesis. (462 aa)
S-Lap1Sperm-Leucylaminopeptidase 1; Aminopeptidase activity; metalloexopeptidase activity; manganese ion binding. It is involved in the biological process described with: mushroom body development; proteolysis. (555 aa)
exexExtra-extra (exex) encodes a homeodomain transcription factor that is expressed in and regulates the differentiation of motor neurons that project axons to ventral body wall muscles. Within the central nervous system, the product of exex negatively interacts with the products of Lim3 and eve to govern neuronal specification and differentiation. The roles of the product of exex include neuronal specification and differentiation. (525 aa)
GalphaiG protein alpha i subunit; Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) are involved as modulators or transducers in various transmembrane signaling systems. Plays a role in glial cell differentiation during embryogenesis; loco, Galphao and the G-protein coupled receptor, moody, are required in the surface glia to achieve effective insulation of the nerve cord; Belongs to the G-alpha family. G(i/o/t/z) subfamily. (355 aa)
veloVeloren, isoform A; Veloren (velo) encodes a SUMO protease that is required for dendrite and axon targeting of olfactory projection neurons. (1833 aa)
Mdr65Multidrug resistance protein homolog 65; Multi drug resistance 65 (Mdr65) encodes a member of the MRP/ABCC subfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. It is involved in humoral/CNS barrier drug exclusion and response to insecticide; Belongs to the ABC transporter superfamily. ABCB family. Multidrug resistance exporter (TC 3.A.1.201) subfamily. (1302 aa)
Rcc1Regulator of chromosome condensation 1 (Rcc1) encodes the guanine-nucleotide exchange factor for the product of Ran. It promotes the nucleo-cytoplasmic shuttling of specific proteins and regulates chromatin condensation. The roles of Rcc1 product include cell proliferation, cell survival, apoptosis, epigenetic regulation, and neuronal specification. (547 aa)
vnVein (vn) encodes a secreted neuregulin-like EGFR ligand. It has weaker intrinsic activity, and a lower receptor affinity, than the TGFalpha-like ligand encoded by spi. It has roles in growth and patterning of tissues including muscle, midgut, ovary, trachea, glia, eye, leg, and wing. (623 aa)
sinuSinuous (sinu) encodes a claudin that contributes to the assembly of septate junctions. It is involved in the development of heart, tracheal tree and the glial blood-brain barrier. (247 aa)
Npc1bNPC intracellular cholesterol transporter 1 homolog 1b; Important for cholesterol absorption at the midgut epithelium. Acts only in the early steps of sterol absorption, prior to Npc1a-dependent intracellular sterol trafficking. Belongs to the patched family. (1254 aa)
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NCBI taxonomy Id: 7227
Other names: D. melanogaster, Diptera sp. DNAS-2A9-224646, Sophophora melanogaster, fruit fly
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