FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: GROWTH-BLOCKING PEPTIDES
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General Information
Name
GROWTH-BLOCKING PEPTIDES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
GBP
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001191
Date last reviewed
2019-07-04
Number of members
5
Description
Description
Growth-Blocking Peptides (GBPs) are insect cytokines of 19-30 amino acids containing the motif C-x(2)-G-x(4,6)-G-x(1,2)-C-[KR]. GBPs are synthesized as prepropeptides and are generated from the cleavage of the C-termini of the precursor. They have diverse functions including regulation of growth and the immune response. (Adapted from FBrf0218168.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
The GROWTH-BLOCKING PEPTIDES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Koyama and Mirth, 2016, Matsumoto et al., 2012, and Tsuzuki et al., 2012 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
cytokine activity
Biological Process
Cellular Component
extracellular region
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
RECEPTOR LIGANDS
Members (5)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
GBP
GROWTH-BLOCKING PEPTIDES
Growth-Blocking Peptide-like Factors
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (4)