FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: DNA EXONUCLEASES
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General Information
Name
DNA EXONUCLEASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
XDNASE
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001466
Date last reviewed
2020-06-16
Number of members
17
Description
Description
Exodeoxyribonucleases catalyze the sequential cleavage of mononucleotides from a free 5' or 3' terminus of a DNA molecule.
Notes on Group
Source Material
The DNA EXONUCLEASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Kupsco et al., 2006, Luo and Kaguni, 2005, Ishikawa et al., 2004, Oshige et al., 2004, Aoyagi et al., 1994, and Reyland et al., 1988 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
DNA exonuclease activity
Biological Process
Cellular Component
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
DNA NUCLEASES
Component group(s)
3'-5' DNA EXONUCLEASES
5'-3' DNA EXONUCLEASES
Members (17)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
XDNASE
DNA EXONUCLEASES
EXODEOXYRIBONUCLEASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (8)