FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: CARBONIC ANHYDRASES
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General Information
Name
CARBONIC ANHYDRASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
CA
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000885
Date last reviewed
2019-11-08
Number of members
16
Description
Description
Carbonic anhydrases (CA) are metalloenzymes that catalyze the reversible hydration/dehydration of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate and protons. (Adapted from FBrf0220988 and FBrf0229332).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The CARBONIC ANHYDRASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Syrjänen et al., 2013, Ortutay et al., 2010, and Linser et al., 2009 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
carbonate dehydratase activity
Biological Process
one-carbon metabolic process
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
carbonic anhydrase (4.2.1.1)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
HYDRO-LYASES
Members (16)
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External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
CA
CARBONIC ANHYDRASES
Carbonate dehydratase
Carbonic anhydrase
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (5)