vn

Gene Symbol vn
Entrez Gene 38657
Alt Symbol CG10491, CT29452, Dm vn, Dmel\CG10491, P1749, Vein, Vn, ddd, l(3)10567, l(3)10568, l(3)L6A, l(3)ddd, l(3)rF264, l(3)vn10567, wvn
Species Drosophila
Gene Type protein-coding
Description vein
Other Description CG10491-PA|CG10491-PC|Dm vein|defective dorsal discs|vn-PA|vn-PC
Swissprots Q9VRQ3 Q94918
Accessions AAF50739 AAX52759 Q94918 NM_001014565 NP_001014565 NM_079218 NP_523942
Function Ligand for the EGF receptor. Seems to play a role in the global proliferation of wing disc cells and the larval patterning. Shows a strong synergistic genetic interaction with spi, suggesting a molecular interdependence. Required for the development of interveins cells.
Subcellular Location Secreted.
Top Pathways Hippo signaling pathway - fly