FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: KEKKONS
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General Information
Name
KEKKONS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
KEK
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000701
Date last reviewed
2017-04-13
Number of members
6
Description
Description
Kekkons are transmembrane leucine-rich repeat (LRR) and immunoglobulin-like (Ig) domain-containing (LIG) proteins. Kekkons may function in cell adhesion and the modulation of receptor tyrosine kinase signaling. (Adapted from FBrf0179316, FBrf0207272 and FBrf0107731).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The KEKKONS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Evans et al., 2009, Alvarado et al., 2004, Derheimer et al., 2004, MacLaren et al., 2004, and Musacchio and Perrimon, 1996 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
Biological Process
Cellular Component
plasma membrane
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
TRANSMEMBRANE RECEPTORS
Members (6)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
KEK
KEKKONS
Kek-like
Immunoglobulin superfamily containing leucine rich repeats
Keks
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (6)