Drob-1, dBorg-1, Bcl-2, death executioner Bcl-2 homologue, dBok
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Low-frequency RNA-Seq exon junction(s) not annotated.
Gene model reviewed during 5.48
1.5 (northern blot)
1.3 (northern blot)
There is only one protein coding transcript and one polypeptide associated with this gene
300 (aa); 33 (kD predicted)
325 (aa); 35 (kD predicted)
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Comment: maternally deposited
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2-55
2-56.0
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Source for identity of: Debcl debcl
Source for merge of: debcl BOK
Source for merge of: debcl CG12397
Capitalized initial letter of gene symbol and name to be consistent with similarly named 'death genes' and to follow FlyBase nomenclature rules.
Source for merge of debcl CG12397 was sequence comparison ( date:000815 ).
Gene expression is increased in response to the presence of two copies of Scer\GAL4hs.PB.
debcl is not essential for normal development.
debcl protects neurons from neurodegeneration through the regulation of mitochondrial homeostasis.
dsRNA made from templates generated with primers directed against this gene causes a phenotype in S2 cells. The reduced mitochondrial membrane potential and increase in cell death caused by treatment of cells with rotenone or 3-NP is enhanced. Cell death induction by treatment with proteasome inhibitors is likewise enhanced, while cell death induction by tunicamycin is not affected. Additionally, debcl knockdown significantly increases the percentage of mitochondria showing abnormal morphologies in S2 cells with intact nuclei and enhances the reduction of activities of mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I +III (NADH-cytochrome c oxidoreductase) and complex II +III (succinate-cytochrome c oxidoreductase) in S2 cells treated with rotenone or 3-NP.
Area matching Drosophila ESTs AI062455 and AA440915.
debcl both induces apoptosis and demonstrates protective activity when death stimuli are introduced.
debcl appears to promote cell death by inducing both caspase-dependent and independent pathways at the mitochondria.