FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: ARYLESTERASES
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General Information
Name
ARYLESTERASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
AEST
FlyBase ID
FBgg0001620
Date last reviewed
2020-09-03
Number of members
2
Description
Description
Arylesterases are carboxylic ester hydrolases that catalyze the hydrolysis of organophosphates, aromatic carboxylic acid esters (e.g., phenyl acetate), and possibly carbamates. This enzyme confers resistance to organophosphate toxicity. (Adapted from PMID:8661009).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The ARYLESTERASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Fabbri et al., 2000 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
arylesterase activity
Biological Process
Cellular Component
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
arylesterase (3.1.1.2)
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
CARBOXYLIC ESTER HYDROLASES
Members (2)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
AEST
ARYLESTERASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)