FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: IMPORTINS
Open Close
General Information
Name
IMPORTINS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
IM
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000703
Date last reviewed
2017-05-09
Number of members
16
Description
Description
Importins are nucleocytoplasmic transport receptors that import and export proteins and RNAs through the nuclear pores. (Adapted from FBrf0235243).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The IMPORTINS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Palacios et al., 2021, Boeynaems et al., 2016, Kimura and Imamoto, 2014, Virágh et al., 2012, Mosca and Schwarz, 2010, Mason et al., 2009, Mason et al., 2002, Lippai et al., 2000, and Mathe et al., 2000 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
Biological Process
nucleocytoplasmic transport
Cellular Component
cytosol
nucleus
Related Gene Groups
Component group(s)
ALPHA IMPORTINS
BETA IMPORTINS
Protein Complex group(s)
NUCLEAR PORE COMPLEX
Members (16)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
IM
IMPORTINS
Karyopherins
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (10)