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Gr28bPutative gustatory receptor 28b; Probable gustatory receptor which mediates acceptance or avoidance behavior, depending on its substrates (By similarity). Atypical expression suggests also nongustatory roles in the nervous system and tissues involved in proprioception, hygroreception, and other sensory modalities. It is also possible that it has chemosensory roles in the detection of internal ligands; Belongs to the insect chemoreceptor superfamily. Gustatory receptor (GR) family. Gr66a subfamily. (470 aa)
hepDual specificity mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase hemipterous; Required for the epithelial cell sheet movement called dorsal closure (DC), which allows establishment of the dorsal epidermis. Controls the expression in the dorsal epithelium edges of another dorsal closure gene, puckered (puc). Phosphorylates and activates the MAP kinase bsk; bsk signal transduction pathway mediates an immune response and morphogenesis; Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. STE Ser/Thr protein kinase family. MAP kinase kinase subfamily. (1178 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)
DCTN1-p150Dynactin 1, p150 subunit (DCTN1-p150) encodes the p150 subunit of the dynactin complex. Dynactin is thought to act as a dynein receptor that modulates binding of dynein to cellular cargoes and enhances the processivity of dynein movement. The roles of the product of DCTN1-p150 include oocyte polarity, mitotic cell division, embryonic development, neuronal transport and neurogenesis. (1265 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)
ShcSHC-adaptor protein (Shc) encodes a protein involved in receptor tyrosine kinase signalling. It regulates anti-parasitoid immune response and tracheal development. (409 aa)
LanALaminin subunit alpha; Binding to cells via a high affinity receptor, laminin is thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix components. Activates presynaptic signaling involving integrin alpha-PS3/beta-nu and Fak to suppress neuromuscular junction (NMJ) growth during larval development and during low crawling activity, but not during higher-crawling conditions. Mediates, together with integrin alpha-PS3/beta-nu, glutamate receptor-modulated NMJ growth. (3712 aa)
ZirZizimin-related (Zir) encodes a Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor involved in the cellular immune response; Belongs to the DOCK family. (2064 aa)
Als2Alsin homolog; Has guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) activity towards Rab5. Promotes the exchange of GDP to GTP, converting inactive GDP- bound Rab5 into its active GTP-bound form. (1486 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)
ItgbnIntegrin beta-nu; 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. Can only partially compensate for the loss of beta-PS integrin during primordial midgut cell migration. The two beta subunits mediate midgut migration by distinct mechanisms: beta-PS requires rhea/Talin and beta-nu does not. Integrin alpha-PS3/beta-nu is required for effective phagocytosis of apoptotic cells during emb [...] (799 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)
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)
Cdk5Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) encodes a protein serine-threonine kinase of the cyclin-dependent kinase family whose activity is largely restricted to post-mitotic neurons. It is required for synaptic homeostasis and fidelity of axon patterning, and altered activity causes adult-onset neurodegeneration. (294 aa)
egrProtein eiger, membrane form; Cytokine which acts as a ligand for wgn. Also acts as a ligand for grnd. Induces apoptosis by triggering JNK signaling. Required for JNK-dependent non-autonomous apoptosis through release from apoptotic cells and activation of apoptosis in neighboring cells. Required for JNK-independent damage-induced apoptosis in the embryonic central nervous system through regulation of the pro-apoptotic gene hid. Involved in the innate immune response to extracellular pathogens. Plays a role in the melanization immune response through its involvement in the rupture of c [...] (415 aa)
PPO2Prophenoloxidase 2 (PPO2) encodes a protein stored in large crystals in the crystal cells (a type of hemocyte cell) that is involved in the melanization reaction. It contributes to melanization around wounds and wasp encapsulation and is thought to be activated by proteolytic cleavage by the product of Hayan. (684 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)
lectin-37DbC-type lectin 37Db; Galactose-specific lectin that displays calcium-dependent activity. Binds to the surface of hemocytes and enhances hemocyte encapsulation and melanization. This is likely by interacting with carbohydrates on the surface of the hemocytes. Also displays agglutination activity against the Gram-negative bacterium E.coli. (150 aa)
lectin-37DaC-type lectin 37Da; Galactose-specific lectin that displays calcium-dependent activity. Binds to the surface of hemocytes and enhances hemocyte encapsulation and melanization. This is likely by interacting with carbohydrates on the surface of the hemocytes. Also displays agglutination activity against the Gram-negative bacterium E.coli. (186 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)
Eb1Eb1, isoform F; Eb1 (Eb1) encodes a microtubule end-binding protein that contributes to organization of the microtubule cytoskeleton. It is involved in chromosome segregation, wound healing and flight behavior. (297 aa)
PtenPhosphatase and tensin homolog (Pten) encodes a dual lipid and protein phosphatase that primarily counters the effects of the insulin-regulated lipid kinase, encoded by Pi3K92E. It inhibits cell growth, cell proliferation and cellular events controlling cytoskeletal and junctional rearrangements. (514 aa)
PPO3Phenoloxidase 3; This is a copper-containing oxidase that functions in the formation of pigments such as melanins and other polyphenolic compounds. Catalyzes the rate-limiting conversions of tyrosine to DOPA, DOPA to DOPA-quinone and possibly 5,6 dihydroxyindole to indole-5'6 quinone (By similarity). (683 aa)
PPO1Prophenoloxidase 1 (PPO1) encodes a protein produced by crystal cells (a type of hemocyte cell) and is involved in the melanization reaction, notably upon wounding. It is thought to be activated by proteolytic cleavage by the serine protease encoded by Hayan. (690 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)
ExnEphexin, isoform D; Ephexin (Exn) encodes a Eph-specific RhoGEF involved olfactory map formation. (2029 aa)
polyPoly, isoform A; Poly (poly) encodes a mediator of the InR/TOR signaling pathway. Its functions include growth regulation, cell survival, cell polarization, and establishment/maintenance of interphase higher-order chromatin structures. (251 aa)
RhoLRas-like GTP-binding protein RhoL; Essential for the maturation of hemocytes. (214 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)
diaProtein diaphanous; Required for cytokinesis in both mitosis and meiosis. Has a role in actin cytoskeleton organization and is essential for many, if not all, actin-mediated events involving membrane invagination. May serve as a mediator between signaling molecules and actin organizers at specific phases of the cell cycle. Possible component of the contractile ring or may control its function. (1098 aa)
Cdc42Cdc42 (Cdc42) encodes a GTPase signaling protein that acts as a molecular switch and functions as key regulator of the actin cytoskeleton. It plays a central role in diverse biological processes including actin cytoskeleton organization, mophogenesis, hemocyte migration, cell polarity, and wound repair. (191 aa)
aPKCAtypical protein kinase C; Serine/threonine protein kinase which is required for apico- basal cell polarity in the germ line as well as in epithelial and neural precursor cells, for epithelial planar cell polarity and for cell proliferation. During oocyte development, required for the posterior translocation of oocyte specification factors and for the posterior establishment of the microtubule organizing center within the presumptive oocyte. Phosphorylates l(2)gl which restricts l(2)gl activity to the oocyte posterior and regulates posterior enrichment of par-1, leading to establishmen [...] (958 aa)
RhoBTBRho-related BTB domain containing (RhoBTB) encodes a protein involved in anti-parasitoid immune response. (783 aa)
Flo2Flotillin-2; Flotillin 2 (Flo2) encodes encodes a scaffold protein that contributes to the anti-parasitoid immune response and the secretion and spreading of the ligands encoded by wg and hh; Belongs to the band 7/mec-2 family. Flotillin subfamily. (448 aa)
DCX-EMAPEchinoderm microtubule-associated protein-like CG42247; May modify the assembly dynamics of microtubules, such that microtubules are slightly longer, but more dynamic. (1118 aa)
Cdk5alphaCdk5 activator-like protein (Cdk5alpha) encodes the sole, essential stimulatory subunit for the kinase encoded by Cdk5. The Cdk5/Cdk5alpha complex is active in post-mitotic neurons. It is required for synaptic homeostasis and fidelity of axon patterning, and altered activity causes adult-onset neurodegeneration. (472 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)
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)
Rac2Ras-related protein Rac2; Involved in integrin alpha-PS3/beta-nu-mediated phagocytosis of Gram-positive S.aureus by hemocytes. (192 aa)
Spn27ASerine protease inhibitor 27A; Serine protease inhibitor that functions in embryonic dorsoventral patterning and the melanization immune response. Regulates dorsoventral axis formation during early development by inhibiting the serine protease easter, and is therefore important for restricting activity of the Toll signaling pathway to the ventral part of the embryo. Also plays an essential role in the melanization immune response to both physical wounding and septic infection using certain bacteria and fungi. Negatively regulates the Hayan- dependent prophenoloxidase 1 (PPO1)-activatin [...] (447 aa)
RhoGEF3Rho guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity. It is involved in the biological process described with: regulation of Rho protein signal transduction; actin cytoskeleton reorganization; melanotic encapsulation of foreign target; response to wounding; wound healing. (3519 aa)
Sp7Serine protease 7; Serine protease which, by cleaving and activating prophenoloxidase (PPO1) after immune challenge, plays an essential role in the melanization immune response to septic wounding. May function in diverse Hayan-dependent PPO1- activating cascades that are negatively controlled by different serpin proteins; Spn27A in the hemolymph and Spn77BA in the trachea. Important for the innate immune response to fungi. Regulation of melanization and PPO1 activation appears to be largely independent of the Toll signaling pathway. (391 aa)
MP1Melanization protease 1; Serine protease which plays an essential role in the melanization immune response by acting downstream of sp7 to activate prophenoloxidase (PPO1). May function in diverse Hayan-dependent PPO1-activating cascades that are negatively controlled by different serpin proteins; Spn27A in the hemolymph and Spn77BA in the trachea. Regulation of melanization and PPO1 activation appears to be largely independent of the Toll signaling pathway. Belongs to the peptidase S1 family. CLIP subfamily. (400 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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