FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Gene Group: DEAD-BOX RNA HELICASES
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General Information
Name
DEAD-BOX RNA HELICASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
DEAD
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001590
Date last reviewed
2020-07-08
Number of members
33
Description
Description
DEAD-box RNA helicases belong to helicase superfamily 2 (SF2). They are characterized by the presence of nine conserved helicase motifs, including the DEAD sequence in motif II. (Adapted from PMID:21509200.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
The DEAD-BOX RNA HELICASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Moy et al., 2014, Ulvila et al., 2010, Boudet et al., 2001, and Lasko, 2000 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
RNA helicase activity
Biological Process
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
RNA helicase (3.6.4.13)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
RNA HELICASES
Members (33)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Equivalent Group(s)
Other resource(s)
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
DEAD
DEAD-BOX RNA HELICASES
DDX
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (6)