FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: POU HOMEOBOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
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General Information
Name
POU HOMEOBOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
POU
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000752
Date last reviewed
2017-07-26
Number of members
5
Description
Description
POU homeobox transcription factors are sequence-specific DNA binding proteins that regulate transcription. They are characterized by a POU-specific domain N-terminal to a homeodomain. POU proteins can bind as homodimers or heterodimers to DNA. (Adapted from FBrf0232555 and PMID:18797923).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The POU HOMEOBOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Bürglin and Affolter, 2016, Zhong and Holland, 2010, and Billin et al., 1991 .
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 (5)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
POU
POU HOMEOBOX TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (4)