FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: BOSS-TYPE RECEPTORS
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General Information
Name
BOSS-TYPE RECEPTORS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
BOSS
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000122
Date last reviewed
2023-06-30
Number of members
1
Description
Description
The Class C GPCR Bride of sevenless (boss) was first identified as a ligand for sevenless tyrosine kinase, which is involved in eye differentiation in Drosophila. Subsequently, boss has been implicated in glucose-response. (Adapted from FBrf0211716).
Notes on Group

The BOSS-TYPE RECEPTORS gene group contains only one member.

Source Material
The BOSS-TYPE RECEPTORS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Hanlon and Andrew, 2015 and Josefsson, 1999 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
Cellular Component
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
Members (1)
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External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
BOSS
BOSS-TYPE RECEPTORS
Bride of sevenless
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)