FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: TALE HOMEOBOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
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General Information
Name
TALE HOMEOBOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
TALE
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000734
Date last reviewed
2017-07-27
Number of members
8
Description
Description
TALE homeobox transcription factors are sequence-specific DNA binding proteins that regulate transcription. These proteins are characterized by an atypical homeodomain that possesses a three amino acid insertion in the first loop. (Adapted from FBrf0232555 and PMID:18797923).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The TALE HOMEOBOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Bürglin and Affolter, 2016 and Zhong and Holland, 2010 .
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)
HOMEOBOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
Members (8)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
TALE
TALE HOMEOBOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)