FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Gene Group: CECROPINS
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General Information
Name
CECROPINS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
CEC
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001100
Date last reviewed
2019-05-15
Number of members
4
Description
Description
Cecropins are small, amphiphilic peptides with antibacterial activity. (Adapted from FBrf0241672.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
The CECROPINS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Hanson et al., 2019, Imler and Bulet, 2005, Ramos-Onsins and Aguade, 1998, and Samakovlis et al., 1990 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
Biological Process
innate immune response
defense response to bacterium
Cellular Component
extracellular space
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES
Members (4)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
CEC
CECROPINS
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (5)