FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Gene Group: CHEMORECEPTORS
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General Information
Name
CHEMORECEPTORS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
CHEMOR
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000119
Date last reviewed
2023-06-09
Number of members
134
Description
Description
Chemoreceptors are ligand-gated seven transmembrane ion channels that principally mediate the detection of chemical stimulants. (Adapted from FBrf0168007 and FBrf0208984).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The CHEMORECEPTORS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Benton and Himmel, 2023, Mier et al., 2022, Ganguly et al., 2021, Montell, 2009, Robertson, 2009, Jones et al., 2005, Robertson et al., 2003, and Warr et al., 2000 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
transmembrane signaling receptor activity
ligand-gated channel activity
Biological Process
sensory perception of chemical stimulus
Cellular Component
membrane
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
LIGAND-GATED ION CHANNELS
TRANSMEMBRANE RECEPTORS
Component group(s)
GUSTATORY RECEPTOR-LIKE
GUSTATORY RECEPTORS
ODORANT RECEPTORS
OTOPETRIN-LIKE PROTON CHANNELS
PHTF PUTATIVE SEVEN TRANSMEMBRANE DOMAIN ION CHANNELS
Members (134)
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External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
CHEMOR
CHEMORECEPTORS
Chemoreceptor superfamily
7TMIC
Seven Transmembrane Domain Ion Channel Superfamily
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (9)