FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Gene Group: M8 METALLOENDOPEPTIDASES
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General Information
Name
M8 METALLOENDOPEPTIDASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
M8P
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001418
Date last reviewed
2020-06-08
Number of members
1
Description
Description
M8 metalloendopeptidase belong to MEROPS family M8, which contains leishmanolysin and its homologues. The tertiary structure of leishmanolysin places family M8 in the subclan of metzincins. (Adapted from FBrf0239469.)
Notes on Group

The M8 METALLOENDOPEPTIDASES gene group contains only one member.

Source Material
The M8 METALLOENDOPEPTIDASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Rawlings and Barrett, 1996- .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
metalloendopeptidase activity
Biological Process
proteolysis
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
3.4.24.-
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
METZINCINS
Members (1)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)

[MEROPS Family M8](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/merops/cgi-bin/famsum?family=m8)

Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
M8 METALLOENDOPEPTIDASES
M8P
M8
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)