Protein
General odorant-binding protein 69a
Organism
Drosophila melanogaster
Function
Odorant-binding protein required for olfactory behavior and activity of pheromone-sensitive neurons in response to the male-specific pheromone cis-vaccenyl acetate (cVA). Modulates social responsivity differently in males and females, regulating male aggression and female receptivity respectively.
Similarity
Belongs to the PBP/GOBP family.
Sequence
MVARHFSFFLALLILYDLIPSNQGVEINPTIIKQVRKLRMRCLNQTGASVDVIDKSVKNRILPTDPEIKCFLYCMFDMFGLIDSQNIMHLEALLEVLPEEIHKTINGLVSSCGTQKGKDGCDTAYETVKCYIAVNGKFIWEEIIVLLG