FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: DEAH-BOX RNA HELICASES
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General Information
Name
DEAH-BOX RNA HELICASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
DEAH
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001591
Date last reviewed
2023-03-29
Number of members
13
Description
Description
DEAH-box RNA helicases belong to helicase superfamily 2 (SF2). They are characterized by the presence of nine conserved helicase motifs, including the DEAH sequence in motif II. (Adapted from PMID:21509200.)
Notes on Group

bgcn protein is related to the DExH-box family of RNA-dependent helicases but lacks critical residues for ATPase and helicase functions (FBrf0130002) so is omitted from this group.

Source Material
The DEAH-BOX RNA HELICASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Sanjuan and Marin, 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 (13)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
DEAH
DEAH-BOX RNA HELICASES
DHX
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (4)