FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Gene Group: BASIC DOMAIN TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
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General Information
Name
BASIC DOMAIN TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
BDTF
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000728
Date last reviewed
2017-06-01
Number of members
80
Description
Description
Basic domain transcription factors are sequence-specific DNA-binding proteins that regulate transcription. They bind DNA via a basic region which attains α-helical structure upon DNA binding.
Notes on Group
Source Material
The BASIC DOMAIN TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Shaman et al., 2014, Pfreundt et al., 2010, Simionato et al., 2007, Fassler et al., 2002, and Ledent and Vervoort, 2001 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
DNA-binding transcription factor activity
transcription cis-regulatory region binding
Biological Process
regulation of DNA-templated transcription
Cellular Component
nucleus
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
Component group(s)
BASIC HELIX-LOOP-HELIX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
BASIC LEUCINE ZIPPER TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
Members (80)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
BDTF
BASIC DOMAIN TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (6)