Nuclear hormone receptor FTZ-F1 beta

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Source Organism

Drosophila melanogaster (Fruit fly).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Arthropoda; Hexapoda; Insecta; Pterygota;Neoptera; Endopterygota; Diptera; Brachycera; Muscomorpha;Ephydroidea; Drosophilidae; Drosophila.

Subcellular Localization

Nucleus.

Developmental Stage

Expressed at all stages.

Similarity

Belongs to the nuclear hormone receptor family. NR5 subfamily. Contains 1 nuclear receptor DNA-binding domain.

Post translational Modification

Function

Acts as a cofactor to fushi tarazu (ftz). Facilitates the binding of ftz to DNA. Binds the sequence element 5'- YCYYGGYCR-3' in the zebra element of ftz. Probably also functions as a receptor for a yet unknown ligand.

Categories:Receptors