FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: DIHYDROOROTATE DEHYDROGENASES
Open Close
General Information
Name
DIHYDROOROTATE DEHYDROGENASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
DHODH
FlyBase ID
FBgg0002078
Date last reviewed
2025-02-20
Number of members
1
Description
Description
Dihydroorotate dehydrogenases catalyze the fourth step of de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis. In animals, it is an integral flavoprotein of the inner mitochondrial membrane and is functionally connected to the respiratory chain. (Adapted from FBrf0152076.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
The DIHYDROOROTATE DEHYDROGENASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Löffler et al., 2002, Jones et al., 1989, and Porter and Rawls, 1984 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Enzymatic activity
Enzyme name (EC)
dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (quinone) (1.3.5.2)
Related Gene Groups
Members (1)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
DHODH
DIHYDROOROTATE DEHYDROGENASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (4)