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dsf dsf sc sc snf snf vir vir emc emc Ythdc1 Ythdc1 hop hop sisA sisA upd1 upd1 Flacc Flacc tra tra Srrm1 Srrm1 dgrn dgrn Mettl14 Mettl14 Mettl3 Mettl3 NSD NSD fl(2)d fl(2)d stil stil ix ix dpn dpn tra2 tra2 gro gro otu otu Doa Doa fru fru ovo ovo chinmo chinmo dsx dsx Hakai Hakai Sxl Sxl Phf7 Phf7 Stat92E Stat92E her her run run da da
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dsfDissatisfaction, isoform A; Dissatisfaction (dsf) encodes a nuclear receptor that regulates hemocyte proliferation, courtship behavior and neural differentiation. (691 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)
snfU1 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein A; Binds stem loop II of U1 snRNA. It is the first snRNP to interact with pre-mRNA. This interaction is required for the subsequent binding of U2 snRNP and the U4/U6/U5 tri-snRNP (By similarity). Plays a role in regulating sex-lethal splicing; Belongs to the RRM U1 A/B'' family. (216 aa)
virProtein virilizer; Associated component of the WMM complex, a complex that mediates N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of mRNAs, a modification that plays a role in the efficiency of mRNA splicing and is required for sex determination. Required for sex determination and dosage compensation via Sxl alternative splicing: m6A methylation acts as a key regulator of Sxl pre-mRNA and promotes female-specific alternative splicing of Sxl, which determines female physiognomy. M6A methylation is also required for neuronal functions. Required for proper inclusion of regulated exons in Ubx trans [...] (1854 aa)
emcProtein extra-macrochaetae; Participates in sensory organ patterning by antagonizing the neurogenic activity of the Achaete-scute complex (AS-C). It lacks a basic DNA-binding domain but is able to form heterodimers with other HLH proteins, thereby inhibiting DNA binding. May sequester proneural proteins in complexes inefficient for DNA interaction. EMC also affects vein differentiation. Inhibits the activity of AS-C proteins by forming an non-DNA binding heterodimer. (199 aa)
Ythdc1YTH domain-containing protein 1; Regulator of alternative splicing that specifically recognizes and binds N6-methyladenosine (m6A)-containing RNAs. Acts by acting as a reader of m6A methylation. Required for sex determination and dosage compensation via Sxl alternative splicing: m6A methylation acts as a key regulator of Sxl pre-mRNA and promotes female-specific alternative splicing of Sxl, which determines female physiognomy. M6A methylation is also required for neuronal functions. (721 aa)
hopTyrosine-protein kinase hopscotch; Tyrosine kinase of the non-receptor type, phosphorylates the marelle protein. Required maternally for the establishment of the normal array of embryonic segments: involved in the control of pair- rule gene transcription in a stripe-specific manner. Together with Hsp83 and piwi, mediates canalization, also known as developmental robustness, likely via epigenetic silencing of existing genetic variants and suppression of transposon-induced new genetic variation. (1177 aa)
sisASisterless A (sisA) encodes a transcription factor that activates transcription of the master feminizing switch gene Sxl specifically in diplo-X somatic cells. It is also required for proper embryonic midgut development in both sexes. (189 aa)
upd1Unpaired 1 (upd1) encodes a secreted glycoprotein that is able to act at a distance as the primary ligand for the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. Although semi-redundant with upd2 and upd3, upd1 depletion results in embryonic lethality with an atypical gap gene-like segmentation phenotype. (413 aa)
FlaccFl(2)d-associated complex component; Associated component of the WMM complex, a complex that mediates N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of mRNAs, a modification that plays a role in the efficiency of mRNA splicing and is required for sex determination. In the WMM complex, acts as a key regulator of m6A methylation by bridging fl(2)d to the RNA-binding component nito. Required for sex determination and dosage compensation via Sxl alternative splicing: m6A methylation acts as a key regulator of Sxl pre-mRNA and promotes female-specific alternative splicing of Sxl, which determines fem [...] (1150 aa)
traFemale-specific protein transformer; Member of the regulatory pathway controlling female somatic sexual differentiation, regulated by Sxl. Activates dsx female-specific splicing by promoting the formation of a splicing enhancer complex which consists of tra, tra2 and sr proteins. Together with tra-2, plays a role in switching fru splicing from the male-specific pattern to the female-specific pattern through activation of the female-specific fru 5'-splice site. No known function in males. (197 aa)
Srrm1FI04407p; SRm160 (SRm160) encodes a conserved RNA-binding protein that participates in the exon junction complex and is involved in pre-mRNA splicing and 3' end formation. It participates in somatic sex determination, cell death, retinal development and the control of circadian rhythm. Direct targets include rl. (954 aa)
dgrnDegringolade, isoform A; Degringolade (dgrn) encodes a SUMO-Targeted ubiquitin ligase. During development it is required for Notch signaling and patterning. It contributes to transcriptional regulation, DNA repair, and cytoskeleton dynamics. (319 aa)
Mettl14N6-adenosine-methyltransferase non-catalytic subunit; Non-catalytic component of the WMM complex, a complex that mediates N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of mRNAs, a modification that plays a role in the efficiency of mRNA splicing and is required for sex determination. In the heterodimer formed with Ime4/Mettl3, Mettl14 constitutes the RNA- binding scaffold that recognizes the substrate rather than the catalytic core (By similarity). Required for sex determination and dosage compensation via Sxl alternative splicing: m6A methylation acts as a key regulator of Sxl pre-mRNA and pro [...] (397 aa)
Mettl3N6-adenosine-methyltransferase MT-A70-like protein; Catalytic component of the WMM complex, a complex that mediates N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of mRNAs, a modification that plays a role in the efficiency of mRNA splicing and is required for sex determination. In the heterodimer formed with Mettl14, constitutes the catalytic core (By similarity). Required for sex determination and dosage compensation via Sxl alternative splicing: m6A methylation acts as a key regulator of Sxl pre-mRNA and promotes female-specific alternative splicing of Sxl, which determines female physiognomy [...] (608 aa)
NSDProbable histone-lysine N-methyltransferase Mes-4; Probable histone methyltransferase. Histone methylation gives specific tags for epigenetic transcriptional activation or repression (By similarity); Belongs to the class V-like SAM-binding methyltransferase superfamily. Histone-lysine methyltransferase family. SET2 subfamily. (1427 aa)
fl(2)dPre-mRNA-splicing regulator female-lethal(2)D; Associated component of the WMM complex, a complex that mediates N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of mRNAs, a modification that plays a role in the efficiency of mRNA splicing and is required for sex determination. Required for sex determination and dosage compensation via Sxl alternative splicing: m6A methylation acts as a key regulator of Sxl pre-mRNA and promotes female-specific alternative splicing of Sxl, which determines female physiognomy. M6A methylation is also required for neuronal functions. Required for proper inclusion of [...] (536 aa)
stilProtein stand still; Essential in the female germline for proper survival, sex determination and differentiation. Participates in the transcriptional activation of Otu. Does not regulate the expression of Ovo. (321 aa)
ixMediator of RNA polymerase II transcription subunit 29; Component of the Mediator complex, a coactivator involved in the regulated transcription of nearly all RNA polymerase II-dependent genes. Mediator functions as a bridge to convey information from gene- specific regulatory proteins to the basal RNA polymerase II transcription machinery. Mediator is recruited to promoters by direct interactions with regulatory proteins and serves as a scaffold for the assembly of a functional preinitiation complex with RNA polymerase II and the general transcription factors (By similarity). Required [...] (188 aa)
dpnProtein deadpan; Transcriptional repressor of genes that require a bHLH protein for their transcription. In the larval brain, required to maintain the self- renewal and identity of type II neuroblasts by regulating the expression of the transcriptional repressor erm together with other self-renewal transcriptional repressors such as klu and E(spl)mgamma- HLH. As part of its role in neuroblasts development, has been shown to be a direct target of the Notch signaling pathway, however might work also independently of N/Notch. In the developing larval and pupal brain, required for mushroom [...] (435 aa)
tra2Transformer-2 sex-determining protein; Required for female sex determination in somatic cells and for spermatogenesis in male germ cells. Positive regulator of female- specific splicing and/or polyadenylation of doublesex (dsx) pre-mRNA. Splicing requires an enhancer complex, dsxRE (dsx repeat element: which contains six copies of a 13-nucleotide repeat and a purine-rich enhancer (PRE)). DsxRE is formed through cooperative interactions between tra, tra2 and the sr proteins, and these interactions require both the repeat sequences and PRE. PRE is required for specific binding of tra2 to [...] (264 aa)
groGroucho (gro) encodes a global developmental co-repressor in conjunction with manifold DNA-binding repressor partner proteins, which tether it to target promoters. It functions downstream of key signaling pathways such as Wg/Wnt and Dpp/TGF-beta. Notably, phosphorylation of the product of gro in response to MAPK activation weakens its repressor capacity. (730 aa)
otuProtein ovarian tumor locus; Essential for female fertility; germ cell division and differentiation. (853 aa)
DoaSerine/threonine-protein kinase Doa; Negative regulator of the copia retrotransposon element of the white (w) gene. In the eye, it is required for normal pigmentation, photoreceptor cell development and for organization of interommatidial bristles. Also essential for embryonic segmentation and differentiation of the nervous system. Functions in the control of alternative splicing by phosphorylating the arginine/serine-rich splicing factors, SR proteins; Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CMGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. Lammer subfamily. (2045 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)
ovoTranscriptional activator shavenbaby; Transcriptional regulator with essential functions in the germline and soma. Plays an essential role in regulating the formation of apical cell extensions such as denticles and aristae, and initiating cytoskeletal remodeling during epidermal differentiation. [Transcriptional activator shavenbaby]: Transcriptional activator which initiates trichome development and also promotes tarsal joint development. Has an essential somatic role regulating the tal-dependent formation of trichomes, and initiating cytoskeletal remodeling during epidermal different [...] (1351 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)
dsxProtein doublesex; Controls somatic sexual differentiation. Binds directly and specifically to the FBE (fat body enhancer) of the yolk protein 1 and 2 genes (Yp1 and Yp2). This enhancer is sufficient to direct the female- specific transcription characteristic of the Yp genes in adult fat bodies. Involved in regulation of male-specific expression of takeout in brain-associated fat body. (572 aa)
HakaiE3 ubiquitin-protein ligase Hakai; E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase required during early development. E3 ubiquitin-protein ligases mediate ubiquitination of target proteins. Required for epithelial integrity and midgut morphogenesis. Associated component of the WMM complex, a complex that mediates N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of RNAs, a modification that plays a role in the efficiency of mRNA splicing and RNA processing. Its function in the WMM complex is unknown. Belongs to the Hakai family. (473 aa)
SxlProtein sex-lethal; Sex determination switch protein which controls sexual development by sex-specific splicing. Regulates dosage compensation in females by suppressing hyperactivation of X-linked genes. Expression of the embryo-specific isoform is under the control of primary sex- determining signal, which depends on the ratio of X chromosomes relative to autosomes (X:A ratio). Expression occurs in 2X:2A cells, but not in X:2A cells. The X:A ratio seems to be signaled by the relative concentration of the X-linked transcription factors SIS-A and SIS-B. As a result, the embryo-specific [...] (722 aa)
Phf7PHD finger protein 7, isoform A; Histone binding. It is involved in the biological process described with: male germ-line cyst formation; positive regulation of gene expression; male germ-line sex determination. (520 aa)
Stat92ESignal-transducer and activator of transcription protein at 92E (Stat92E) encodes a transcription factor that shuttles between the cytosol and nucleus and functions in the JAK/STAT pathway. Its roles include proliferation, growth control, organismal metabolism, cell competition, stem cell self-renewal, immunity and developmental patterning. (818 aa)
herHermaphrodite, isoform A; Hermaphrodite (her) encodes a zinc finger C2H2 transcription factor involved in sex determination and differentiation. (487 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)
daDaughterless (da) encodes a class I bHLH protein important for sex determination and dosage compensation by controlling the feminizing switch gene Sxl. It participates in transcriptional regulation of a wide variety processes, including oogenesis, neurogenesis, myogenesis and cell proliferation. (775 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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