FB2025_01 , released February 20, 2025
Gene Group: PEPTIDE DEFORMYLASES
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General Information
Name
PEPTIDE DEFORMYLASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
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FlyBase ID
FBgg0001638
Date last reviewed
2020-10-16
Number of members
2
Description
Description
Organellar nascent proteins begin with an N-formylated methionine (Met). Peptide deformylase activity is required to unmask the first Met, facilitating the action of Met aminopeptidase. (Adapted from PMID:15197470.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
peptide deformylase activity
Biological Process
peptidyl-methionine modification
Cellular Component
mitochondrion
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
peptide deformylase (3.5.1.88)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
CARBON-NITROGEN HYDROLASES OF LINEAR AMIDES
Members (2)
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Gene Symbol
Gene Name
Also Known As
Source Material for Membership
CG31278
(FlyBase, 2017-)
CG31373
(FlyBase, 2017-)
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
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PEPTIDE DEFORMYLASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (2)