FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: GLYPICANS
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General Information
Name
GLYPICANS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
GLYP
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000893
Date last reviewed
2018-03-27
Number of members
3
Description
Description
Glypicans are glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchored heparan sulfate proteoglycans. Glypicans can bind growth factors and morphogens, regulating their extracellular distribution. (Adapted from FBrf0138451).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The GLYPICANS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Häcker et al., 2005 and Filmus and Selleck, 2001 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
Biological Process
Cellular Component
external side of plasma membrane
Related Gene Groups
Members (3)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
GLYP
GLYPICANS
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)