FB2025_01 , released February 20, 2025
Complex: GAMMA-TUBULIN RING COMPLEX
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General Information
Name
GAMMA-TUBULIN RING COMPLEX
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
G-TURC
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001771
Date last reviewed
2024-06-25
Number of members
8
Description
Description
The gamma-tubulin ring complex (γ-TuRC) is a multiprotein complex composed of the γ-tubulin small complex (γ-TuSC) plus additional Grip-motif proteins to form the ring-shaped complex. γ-TuRC localizes to the centrosome and catalyze the microtubule nucleation. (Adapted from FBrf0190946 and FBrf0259816.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
The GAMMA-TUBULIN RING COMPLEX Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Böhler et al., 2021, Tariq et al., 2020, Gunawardane et al., 2003, and Oegema et al., 1999 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
Biological Process
microtubule nucleation
Cellular Component
gamma-tubulin ring complex
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
GAMMA-TUBULIN COMPLEXES
Protein Complex group(s)
AUGMIN COMPLEX
GAMMA-TUBULIN SMALL COMPLEX
TESTIS-SPECIFIC GAMMA-TUBULIN RING COMPLEX
Members (8)
For all members:
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Gene Symbol
Gene Name
Also Known As
Source Material for Membership
γTub23C
γ-Tubulin at 23C
γ-tubulin, γ tubulin, γTub, γ-Tub, γtubulin
(Böhler et al., 2021, Gunawardane et al., 2003, Oegema et al., 1999)
γTub37C
γ-Tubulin at 37C
γ-tubulin, γ tubulin, γtubulin, gamma-tubulin, γ-Tub
(Böhler et al., 2021, Tariq et al., 2020, Gunawardane et al., 2003, Oegema et al., 1999)
Grip71
Grip71
Dgp71WD, Dgrip71
(Böhler et al., 2021, Gunawardane et al., 2003)
Grip75
Grip75
Dgrip75
(Böhler et al., 2021, Tariq et al., 2020, Gunawardane et al., 2003, Oegema et al., 1999)
Grip84
Gamma-tubulin ring protein 84
Dgrip84, Dgrips84, GCP2
(Böhler et al., 2021, Tariq et al., 2020, Gunawardane et al., 2003, Oegema et al., 1999)
Grip91
Gamma-tubulin ring protein 91
Dgrip91, dd4, l(1)dd4, lethal (1) discs degenerate 4, l(1)d.deg.-4
(Böhler et al., 2021, Tariq et al., 2020, Gunawardane et al., 2003, Oegema et al., 1999)
Grip128
Grip128
Dgrip128
(Böhler et al., 2021, Tariq et al., 2020, Gunawardane et al., 2003, Oegema et al., 1999)
Grip163
Grip163
Dgrip163
(Böhler et al., 2021, Tariq et al., 2020, Gunawardane et al., 2003, Oegema et al., 1999)
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
G-TURC
GAMMA-TUBULIN RING COMPLEX
γ-TuRC
Gamma-Tubulin large complex
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (5)