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Tep4 Tep4 PGRP-LE PGRP-LE NimB1 NimB1 Jra Jra Rac1 Rac1 Src42A Src42A NimB5 NimB5 NimC1 NimC1 Sting Sting Nox Nox imd imd Atg8a Atg8a lic lic rpr rpr Hml Hml crq crq Pvf2 Pvf2 Tep3 Tep3 Tep2 Tep2 Mcr Mcr p38b p38b NimB4 NimB4 NimB2 NimB2 Tep1 Tep1 Ddc Ddc RpL32 RpL32 Zip42C.1 Zip42C.1 Atg7 Atg7 nopo nopo Dcr-2 Dcr-2 Shark Shark egr egr PPO2 PPO2 upd3 upd3 Ask1 Ask1 Duox Duox PPO1 PPO1 NimA NimA
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Tep4Thioester-containing protein 4 (Tep4) is a member of the Thioester-containing proteins (TEP) family of genes. The product of Tep4 has endopeptidase inhibitor activity and participates in the cellular immune response to certain Gram-negative bacteria. (1498 aa)
PGRP-LEPeptidoglycan-recognition protein LE; Peptidoglycan-recognition protein that plays a key role in innate immunity by binding to murein peptidoglycans (PGN) of Gram- negative bacteria and activating the imd/Relish pathway. Has no activity against on Gram-positive bacteria. Binds to diaminopimelic acid-type PGN (DAP-type PGN), an activator of the imd/Relish pathway. Functions synergistically with PGRP-LC in producing resistance to E.coli and B.megaterium infections, which have the DAP-type peptidoglycan. Acts both upstream and in parallel with PGRP-LC in the imd/Relish pathway, and is req [...] (345 aa)
NimB1Nimrod B1, isoform B; It is involved in the biological process described with: defense response to bacterium. (403 aa)
JraTranscription factor AP-1; Transcription factor that recognizes and binds to the enhancer heptamer motif 5'-TGA[CG]TCA-3'. Plays a role in dorsal closure. Belongs to the bZIP family. Jun subfamily. (372 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)
Src42ATyrosine-protein kinase Src42A; Required directly or indirectly for the phosphorylation of drpr which is necessary for the interaction of drpr with shark and subsequent glial phagocytic activity. Together with drpr and shark, promotes the migration of macrophages to sites of wounding as part of a signaling cascade where Scr42a detects production of hydrogen peroxide at wound sites which triggers phosphorylation of drpr and subsequent recruitment and activation of shark. Essential for correct eye morphogenesis (ommatidial R7 neuron formation) which requires the Ras1/MAPK signal transduc [...] (1597 aa)
NimB5Nimrod B5, isoform A; It is involved in the biological process described with: defense response to bacterium. (315 aa)
NimC1Nimrod C1, isoform B; It is involved in the biological process described with: defense response to bacterium; phagocytosis. (622 aa)
StingSting, isoform B; cyclic-di-GMP binding; cyclic-GMP-AMP binding. (343 aa)
NoxNADPH oxidase (Nox) encodes a protein involved in calcium flux and smooth muscle contraction during ovulation. (1340 aa)
imdProtein immune deficiency; Essential for the imd/NF-kappa-B (Imd) humoral and epithelial immune response to Gram-negative bacteria. Functions as an adapter protein that transduces immunity signals from the activation of pathogen recognition receptors (PRRs) by bacterial infection to the Imd signaling pathway. Binding of diaminopimelic acid-type (DAP-type) bacterial peptidoglycans (PGN) causes multimerization or clustering of PGRP receptors which activate the Imd cascade probably by recruiting imd, Fadd and Dredd to the receptor complex. Once in proximity, Dredd cleaves imd in a Fadd-de [...] (273 aa)
Atg8aAutophagy-related 8a (Atg8a) encodes a ubiquitin-like protein that is conjugated to phosphatidylethanolamine, and this lipid modification anchors it into the membrane of forming and completed autophagosomes. Atg8a product has roles in autophagosome formation, maintaining neuromuscular function and normal lifespan. (121 aa)
licLicorne (lic) encodes a serine/threonine kinase that phosphorylates p38 MAP kinases. (334 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)
HmlHemolectin, isoform A; Hemolectin (Hml) encodes a large multidomain protein produced by hemocytes and involved in the clotting reaction. (3843 aa)
crqCroquemort (crq) encodes a member of the scavenger receptor class B sub-family. It is expressed in plasmatocyte/macrophages and promotes apoptotic cell clearance. In epidermal cells it plays a role in phagosome maturation in both dendrite pruning and injury. (491 aa)
Pvf2PDGF- and VEGF-related factor 2 (Pvf2) encodes a ligand for the receptor tyrosine kinase enocded by Pvr. It has roles in embryonic plasmatocyte survival and migration, and in the proliferation of adult midgut intestinal stem cells. (405 aa)
Tep3Thioester-containing protein 3 (Tep3) encodes a protein involved in the defense response to Gram-positive bacteria. (1469 aa)
Tep2Thioester-containing protein 2 (Tep2) is a member of the Thioester-containing proteins (TEP) family of genes. The product of Tep2 has endopeptidase inhibitor activity and participates in the cellular immune response to certain Gram-negative bacteria. (1420 aa)
McrMacroglobulin complement-related (Mcr) encodes a transmembrane protein of the conserved thioester-containing protein (TEP) superfamily including macroglobulins and complement proteins. It is a core component of septate junctions, which provide an essential paracellular barrier to epithelia. (1760 aa)
p38bP38b MAP kinase (p38b) encodes the serine/threonine kinase that constitutes MAP kinase signaling cascades. It is phosphorylated by MAPK kinases and phosphorylates various substrates that play roles in stress responses, immune responses and differentiation; Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. CMGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family. MAP kinase subfamily. (365 aa)
NimB4Nimrod B4; It is involved in the biological process described with: defense response to bacterium. (448 aa)
NimB2Nimrod B2; It is involved in the biological process described with: defense response to bacterium; mesoderm development. (421 aa)
Tep1Thioester-containing protein 1; Endopeptidase inhibitor activity. It is involved in the biological process described with: innate immune response. (1354 aa)
DdcAromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase; Catalyzes the decarboxylation of L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) to dopamine, L-5-hydroxytryptophan to serotonin and L-tryptophan to tryptamine. Variation in the synthesis of bioamines may be a factor contributing to natural variation in life span. Belongs to the group II decarboxylase family. (510 aa)
RpL3260S ribosomal protein L32; Structural constituent of ribosome. It is involved in the biological process described with: translation; cytoplasmic translation. (147 aa)
Zip42C.1Zinc/iron regulated transporter-related protein 42C.1 (Zip42C.1) encodes a plasma membrane resident zinc transporter belonging to the Zinc-Iron Permease family. It works together with the products of Zip42C.2 and Zip89B in dietary zinc absorption. (352 aa)
Atg7Autophagy-related 7 (Atg7) encodes an E1-type ligase for the autophagic ubiquitin-like proteins encoded by Atg8a and Atg12. Its roles include autophagosome formation, maintaining neuromuscular function and normal lifespan. (684 aa)
nopoNo poles (nopo) encodes a RING domain-containing E3 ubiquitin ligase that is essential for early embryogenesis. It positively regulates caspase-dependent cell death. (435 aa)
Dcr-2Dicer-2, isoform A; Dicer-2 (Dcr-2) encodes a member of the RNase III family of double-stranded RNA-specific endonucleases. It acts in the RNAi pathway by cutting long dsRNA into siRNAs. It helps defend flies against viral infection, particularly RNA viruses. It also processes long, partially double-stranded endogenous transcripts (hairpin RNAs) into endo-siRNAs. (1722 aa)
SharkTyrosine-protein kinase Shark; Following axon injury, required for recruitment of drpr and glial cells to severed axons and for glial clearance of severed axons from the central nervous system. Together with Src42a and drpr, promotes the migration of macrophages to sites of wounding as part of a signaling cascade where Scr42a detects production of hydrogen peroxide at wound sites which triggers phosphorylation of drpr and subsequent recruitment and activation of shark. May be involved in signal transduction on the apical surface of ectodermal epithelial cells, regulating their polarity [...] (939 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)
upd3Unpaired 3 (upd3) encodes a "cytokine" (secreted protein) of the Unpaired family that can bind and activate the JAK-STAT receptor encoded by dome. It is induced in hemocytes or in the intestine upon damage to regulate the repair response in these tissues through JAK-STAT activation. (401 aa)
Ask1Apoptotic signal-regulating kinase 1 (Ask1) encodes a serine/threonine kinase that belongs to the MAPK kinase kinase family. In response to various stresses, it phosphorylates MAPK kinases in JNK and p38 MAPK pathways, inducing cellular stress responses including cell death and immune responses. (1363 aa)
DuoxDual oxidase; Plays a role in innate immunity limiting microbial proliferation in the gut. Acts downstream of a hh-signaling pathway to induce the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in response to intestinal bacterial infection. May generate antimicrobial oxidative burst through its peroxidase-like domain. (1537 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)
NimANimrod A, isoform E; It is involved in the biological process described with: phagocytosis. (565 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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