FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: BITHORAX COMPLEX
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General Information
Name
BITHORAX COMPLEX
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
BX-C
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000366
Date last reviewed
2017-10-10
Number of members
3
Description
Description
The bithorax complex (BX-C) is one of two Hox gene complexes. Hox genes encode homeodomain transcription factors. The BX-C controls the identity of the segments that contribute to the posterior thorax and each abdominal segment of the fly. (Adapted from FBrf0190304).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The BITHORAX COMPLEX Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Kassis et al., 2017, Negre and Ruiz, 2007, Maeda and Karch, 2006, Pearson et al., 2005, Carroll, 1995, and Gehring et al., 1994 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific
RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding
Biological Process
regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
specification of segmental identity, trunk
Cellular Component
nucleus
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
HOX GENE COMPLEX
Members (3)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
BX-C
BITHORAX COMPLEX
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (7)