FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: DNA NUCLEASES
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General Information
Name
DNA NUCLEASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
DNASE
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001462
Date last reviewed
2020-06-16
Number of members
46
Description
Description
Deoxyribonucleases selectively catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphodiester bonds of DNA molecules. Depending the site of the cleavage these are classified as exodeoxyribonucleases and endodeoxyribonucleases. (Adapted from PMID:12483517).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The DNA NUCLEASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Bellendir et al., 2017, Barclay et al., 2014, Kanno et al., 2007, Kupsco et al., 2006, Luo and Kaguni, 2005, Ishikawa et al., 2004, Oshige et al., 2004, Aoyagi et al., 1994, Nugent et al., 1993, and Reyland et al., 1988 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
DNA nuclease activity
Biological Process
Cellular Component
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
NUCLEASES (HYDROLYTIC MECHANISM)
Component group(s)
DNA ENDONUCLEASES
DNA EXONUCLEASES
Members (46)
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GO ribbon stack
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External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
DNASE
DNases
DNA nucleases
DNA NUCLEASES
DEOXYRIBONUCLEASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (12)