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Symbol | gb | ||||||
UniProt | Q9VB75 | ||||||
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Genderblind, also known as CG6070, is a gene that was discovered in Drosophila melanogaster by University of Illinois at Chicago researcher David Featherstone. [1] The gene encodes a member of the cystine/glutamate transporter family of proteins.
Genderblind protein is expressed in glial cells where it secretes the neurotransmitter glutamate and regulates the organization of glutamate receptors. [2]
A mutation in Genderblind alters the sexual behavior of Drosophila, turning the flies bisexual. [1] Drosophila given drugs to alter synapse strength, independent of the Genderblind mutation, allowed researchers to "turn fly homosexuality on and off, within hours". [1] The researchers believe this effect is due to the flies' altered response to pheromones.
Genderblind | |||||||
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Organism | |||||||
Symbol | gb | ||||||
UniProt | Q9VB75 | ||||||
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Genderblind, also known as CG6070, is a gene that was discovered in Drosophila melanogaster by University of Illinois at Chicago researcher David Featherstone. [1] The gene encodes a member of the cystine/glutamate transporter family of proteins.
Genderblind protein is expressed in glial cells where it secretes the neurotransmitter glutamate and regulates the organization of glutamate receptors. [2]
A mutation in Genderblind alters the sexual behavior of Drosophila, turning the flies bisexual. [1] Drosophila given drugs to alter synapse strength, independent of the Genderblind mutation, allowed researchers to "turn fly homosexuality on and off, within hours". [1] The researchers believe this effect is due to the flies' altered response to pheromones.