FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: DNA PHOTOLYASES
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General Information
Name
DNA PHOTOLYASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
DPHLYA
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000868
Date last reviewed
2019-11-08
Number of members
2
Description
Description
DNA photolyases are DNA repair enzymes that repair pyrimidine dimer DNA lesions cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers and 6,4 photoproducts caused by ultraviolet irradiation. (Adapted from FBrf0217122).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The DNA PHOTOLYASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Selby and Sancar, 2012 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
DNA photolyase activity
Biological Process
photoreactive repair
Cellular Component
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
CARBON-CARBON LYASES
Members (2)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
DPHLYA
DNA PHOTOLYASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)