FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: DOWN SYNDROME CELL-ADHESION MOLECULES
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General Information
Name
DOWN SYNDROME CELL-ADHESION MOLECULES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
DSCAM
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000722
Date last reviewed
2017-03-22
Number of members
4
Description
Description
The Dscam (Down syndrome cell-adhesion molecule) transmembrane immunoglobulin superfamily proteins regulate axon branching and guidance by mediating both repulsion and adhesion. (Adapted from FBrf0232776, FBrf0145178 and FBrf0193992).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The DOWN SYNDROME CELL-ADHESION MOLECULES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Tadros et al., 2016, Millard et al., 2010, Andrews et al., 2008, and Hattori et al., 2008 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
identical protein binding
Biological Process
axon guidance
Cellular Component
plasma membrane
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
TRANSMEMBRANE RECEPTORS
Members (4)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
DSCAM
DOWN SYNDROME CELL-ADHESION MOLECULES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (5)