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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)
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)
GliGliotactin, isoform A; Gliotactin (Gli) encodes a transmembrane protein localized at tricellular junctions that is necessary for septate junction and permeability barrier formation. (956 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)
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)
mirrMirror, isoform C; Mirror (mirr) encodes an iroquois homeobox transcription factor involved in dorso-ventral axis formation during oogenesis and eye formation. It also contributes to embryonic segmentation, peripheral nervous system development and growth regulation. (682 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)
dilaCentrosomal protein of 131 kDa; Cilium-specific protein with a role in cilium/flagellum formation. May be involved in transport of components into the growing cilium. In germ cells and sensory neurons, plays a role with Cby in the building of the transition zone necessary for the formation of the ciliary cap and for the correct elongation of the axoneme. (1155 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)
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)
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)
chnProtein charlatan; Probable transcription factor involved in the development of the adult pattern of macrochaetae. Required for accumulation of achaete (ac) and scute (sc) in proneural clusters. Probably acts by binding to the proneural cluster-specific enhancers of the ac/sc complex and increasing enhancer efficiency, thereby acting as a stimulator of ac/sc expression in proneural clusters. Also required for correct development of the embryonic/larval peripheral nervous system (PNS). (1286 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)
Trim9E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase TRIM9; E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity (By similarity). During embryonic and larval development, regulates the pattern of axonal projections of class IV nociceptive sensory neurons (C4da) downstream of netrin receptor fra. Regulates fine-scale topography of C4da axon terminals upon neuronal activity. During eye development, consolidates the attachment of R8 photoreceptor growth cones to the target medulla layer, probably downstream of fra. Belongs to the TRIM/RBCC family. (740 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)
DifDorsal-related immunity factor Dif; Mediates an immune response in larvae. DIF binds to the kappa-B consensus sequence 5'-GGRNNYYCC-3', located in the enhancer region of the immunity gene CECA1. Involved in the melanization immune response to bacterial challenge, possibly by acting in a Toll signaling pathway that downregulates Spn27A in response to infection. Part of a signaling pathway involving NF-kappa-B (rel) and Toll-related receptors, that functions in the apoptosis of unfit cells during cell competition. May be part of a NF-kappa-B and Tollo signaling cascade that regulates dev [...] (987 aa)
DreddCaspase-8 subunit p10; Effector of the programmed cell death (PCD) activators rpr, grim and hid. May play an apoptotic role in the germline as well as soma. Fadd interacts with Dredd to promote cleavage of Dredd and is necessary and sufficient for enhancing Dredd-induced apoptosis. Plays a role in the innate immune response. Required for resistance to Gram-negative bacterial infection. Diap2-mediated ubiquitination of Dredd is critical for processing of imd and rel and the subsequent expression of antimicrobial genes such as DptA. Belongs to the peptidase C14A family. (494 aa)
RelNuclear factor NF-kappa-B p110 subunit; Plays a key role in the humoral immune response. Rel-p68 subunit translocates to the nucleus where it binds to the promoter of the Cecropin A1 gene and probably other antimicrobial peptide genes. I-kappa-B kinase complex (IKKbeta and key) and PGRP-LC are essential signaling components in transmitting the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) signal leading to cact degradation for NF-kappa-B (rel) activation. Part of a Toll-related receptor pathway that functions in the apoptosis of unfit cells during cell competition. May be part of a NF-kappa-B and Tollo sig [...] (971 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)
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)
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)
fraFrazzled, isoform A; Frazzled (fra) encodes a DCC-like Netrin receptor that mediates axon guidance. It also contributes to dendrite guidance, development and morphogenesis. (1526 aa)
Rho1Ras-like GTP-binding protein Rho1; Has a role in regulating actin cytoskeletal organization: required during early development for proper execution of morphogenetic movements of individual cells and groups of cells important for the formation of the embryonic body plan. Plays a role in regulating dorsal closure during embryogenesis. During axis elongation, required for Rho-kinase Rok planar polarity and adherens junction localization as well as for generating a planar polarized distribution of the actin-binding protein Shrm. During embryogenesis, acts upstream of wash to regulate the d [...] (192 aa)
ttkProtein tramtrack, alpha isoform; Binds to a number of sites in the transcriptional regulatory region of ftz. Isoform alpha is required to repress genes that promote the R7 cell fate. Probable repressor of the transcription of the segmentation genes ftz, eve, h, odd, run, and en. May bind to the region 5'-AGGG[CT]GG-3'. Degradation of ttk is directed by binding of sinah or sina, via the adapter molecule phyl which binds to the BTB domain of ttk. (813 aa)
spdoFI04474p; Sanpodo (spdo) encodes a four-pass transmembrane domain containing protein that interacts with both the product of numb and the Notch signaling pathway to enable precursor cells to divide asymmetrically to produce daughter cells of distinct fates. Its roles include cell fate specification in the nervous system, mesoderm, and endoderm. (565 aa)
DlNeurogenic locus protein delta; Acts as a ligand for Notch (N) receptor. Essential for proper differentiation of ectoderm. Dl is required for the correct separation of neural and epidermal cell lineages. Fringe (fng) acts in the Golgi to determine the type of O-linked fucose on the EGF modules in N, altering the ability of N to bind with Delta (Dl). O-fut1 also has a role in modulating the interaction. (833 aa)
repoReversed polarity (repo) encodes a homeodomain transcription factor specifically expressed in glial cells. It is is a direct target of the pan-glial fate determinant encoded by gcm and is required for acquisition of glial fate and subsequent terminal glial differentiation. (612 aa)
abd-AHomeobox protein abdominal-A; Sequence-specific transcription factor which is part of a developmental regulatory system that provides cells with specific positional identities on the anterior-posterior axis. Required for segmental identity of the second through eighth abdominal segments. Once a pattern of abd-A expression is turned on in a given parasegment, it remains on the more posterior parasegment, so that the complex pattern of expression is built up in the successive parasegments. Appears to repress expression of Ubx whenever they appear in the same cell, but abd-A is repressed [...] (590 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)
cwoTranscription factor cwo; Plays a role in the regulation of circadian rhythms. Transcriptional repressor which inhibits Clock-mediated transcriptional activation by binding to E boxes in the promoters of Clock target genes and repressing their transcription. E box binding activity is time- dependent with higher binding activity seen in the early morning (zeitgeber time 2) than early evening (zeitgeber time 14) and is dependent on the presence of the circadian protein per. It is likely that per binds to Clock-cycle heterodimers, reducing their affinity for E box binding and allowing cwo [...] (698 aa)
Ras85DRas-like protein 1; Ras proteins bind GDP/GTP and possess intrinsic GTPase activity (By similarity). Plays a role in eye development by regulating cell growth, survival of postmitotic ommatidial cells and differentiation of photoreceptor cells. During larval development, mediates Ptth/tor signaling leading to the production of ecdysone, a hormone required for the initiation of metamorphosis. (189 aa)
dmtDalmatian (dmt) encodes a nuclear protein that localizes to centromeric heterochromatin and other polytene chromosome bands. It is required to block expression of rpr and hid during the radiation resistant stage of embryonic development, when cells become irreversibly committed to cell fate. (857 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)
spiProtein spitz; Ligand for the EGF receptor (Gurken). Involved in a number of unrelated developmental choices, for example, dorsal-ventral axis formation, glial migration, sensory organ determination, and muscle development. It is required for photoreceptor determination. (234 aa)
dlEmbryonic polarity protein dorsal; Embryonic developmental protein. The lateral or ventral identity of a cell depends upon the concentration of this protein in its nucleus during the blastoderm stage. A morphogenetic protein that specifically binds to the kappa B-related consensus sequence 5'- GRGAAAANCC-3', located in the enhancer region of zygotic genes such as Zen, Twist, Snail and Decapentaplegic. Mediates an immune response in larvae. Part of a signaling pathway involving NF- kappa-B and Toll-related receptors, that functions in the apoptosis of unfit cells during cell competition [...] (999 aa)
spenProtein split ends; Probable corepressor protein, which regulates different key pathways such as the EGF receptor and Wg pathways. Involved in neuronal cell fate, survival and axon guidance, cell cycle regulation and repression of head identity in the embryonic trunk. May act with the Hox gene Deformed and the EGF receptor signaling pathway. Positive regulator of the Wg pathway in larval tissues but not in embryonic tissues. May act as a transcriptional corepressor protein, which repress transcription via the recruitment of large complexes containing histone deacetylase proteins. (5560 aa)
RephRegulator of eph expression (Reph) encodes a putative nuclear protein involved in visual system development via the regulation of the product of Eph. (401 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)
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)
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)
GlcAT-PGalactosylgalactosylxylosylprotein 3-beta-glucuronosyltransferase P; Involved in the biosynthesis of L2/HNK-1 carbohydrate epitope on both glycolipids and glycoproteins. Enzyme has a broad specificity. (479 aa)
Ube3aUbiquitin protein ligase E3A (Ube3a) encodes the founding member of the HECT-type ubiquitin E3 ligase family of enzymes. It is involved in the final step of conjugation of ubiquitin to its target substrates. It regulates protein degradation by targeting modified proteins to the proteasome or by regulating the proteasome activity through ubiquitination of its subunits, which in turn affects many aspects of neuronal function, such as synaptic plasticity, long-term memory or dendritic development. (973 aa)
sensZinc finger protein sens; Transcription factor both necessary and sufficient for proper development of most cell types of the embryonic and adult peripheral nervous system (PNS). Essential component of the proneural Notch signaling pathway required for proper sensory organ precursor (SOP) differentiation. Correct expression requires expression of scalloped (sd). Repression of rough (ro) in R8 photoreceptor is an essential mechanism of R8 cell fate determination. (541 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)
TolloToll-like receptor Tollo; Toll-related receptor. Probably specific to larval innate immunity. Involved in the tracheal immune response of larvae to Gram-negative and perhaps Gram-positive bacteria; upon infection it negatively regulates the immune deficiency (Imd) signaling cascade specifically in the respiratory epithelium to prevent the overexpression of antimicrobial peptides (AMP). Involved in the NF-kappa-B-dependent apoptosis of unfit cells during cell competition. Involved in neuron-specific glycosylation. Positively controls the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) growth in presynapti [...] (1346 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)
pavKinesin-like protein; Pavarotti (pav) encodes a microtubule motor protein from the Kinesin superfamily. It plays important roles during the mitotic cycle including spindle formation, cortical cytoskeleton reorganization and cytokinesis. It also negatively regulates Wnt activity. (887 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)
EgfrEpidermal growth factor receptor; Binds to four ligands: Spitz, Gurken, Vein and Argos, which is an antagonist. Transduces the signal through the ras-raf-MAPK pathway. Involved in a myriad of developmental decisions. Critical for the proliferation of imaginal tissues, and for the determination of both the antero-posterior and dorso-ventral polarities of the oocyte. In the embryo, plays a role in the establishment of ventral cell fates, maintenance of amnioserosa and ventral neuroectodermal cells, germ band retraction, cell fate specification in the central nervous system and production [...] (1426 aa)
inscInscuteable (insc) encodes an adaptor protein required for asymmetric cell division. It interacts with the microtubule binding protein encoded by mud and the adaptor encoded by pins. It also binds to the apical complex proteins encoded by baz, par-6 and aPKC and may recruit microtubule binding proteins to the apical cell cortex to induce apical-basal spindle orientation. (859 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)
NProcessed neurogenic locus Notch protein; Essential signaling protein which has a major role in many developmental processes. Functions as a receptor for membrane-bound ligands Delta and Serrate to regulate cell-fate determination. Upon ligand activation, and releasing from the cell membrane, the Notch intracellular domain (NICD) forms a transcriptional activator complex with Su(H) (Suppressor of hairless) and activates genes of the E(spl) complex. Regulates oogenesis, the differentiation of the ectoderm and the development of the central and peripheral nervous system, eye, wing disk, [...] (2703 aa)
eghBeta-1,4-mannosyltransferase egh; Glycosyltransferase with a proposed role in glycosphingolipid biosynthesis. Neurogenic protein implicated in epithelial development. Critical component of a differential oocyte-follicle cell adhesive system; Belongs to the glycosyltransferase 2 family. (457 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)
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)
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)
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Drosophila melanogaster
NCBI taxonomy Id: 7227
Other names: D. melanogaster, Diptera sp. DNAS-2A9-224646, Sophophora melanogaster, fruit fly
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