Gene Group: BEAT FAMILY

General Information

Name

BEAT FAMILY

Species

D. melanogaster

Symbol

BEAT

FlyBase ID

FBgg0000596

Date last reviewed

2016-09-12

Number of members

Description

BEAT is a multigene family encoding immunoglobulin superfamily proteins. They can interact with SIDE family members. Interactions between beat-Ia and side have been shown to play a role in the control of motor axon guidance. (Adapted from FBrf0141485, FBrf0207934 and FBrf0222007).

Notes on Group

Source Material

The BEAT FAMILY Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Li et al., 2017, Tan et al., 2015, Ozkan et al., 2013, and Pipes et al., 2001 .

Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms

Molecular Function

Biological Process

heterophilic cell-cell adhesion

Cellular Component

plasma membrane

Related Gene Groups

Parent group(s)

TRANSMEMBRANE RECEPTORS

Other related group(s)

SIDE FAMILY

Members (14)