NCBI Accession #
NP_567569.3
NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #
NM_118013.2
NCBI Official Full Name
K-box region and MADS-box transcription factor family protein, partial
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols
AGAMOUS; AGAMOUS PROTEIN; F13C5.130; F13C5_130
NCBI Protein Information
K-box region and MADS-box transcription factor family protein
NCBI Summary
Floral homeotic gene encoding a MADS domain transcription factor. Specifies floral meristem and carpel and stamen identity. Binds CArG box sequences. It is the only C function gene. It interacts genetically with the other homeotic genes to specify the floral organs.
UniProt Protein Name
Floral homeotic protein AGAMOUS
UniProt Primary Accession #
P17839
UniProt Secondary Accession #
O82732
UniProt Comments
Probable transcription factor involved in the control of organ identity during the early development of flowers. Is required for normal development of stamens and carpels in the wild-type flower. Plays a role in maintaining the determinacy of the floral meristem. Acts as C class cadastral protein by repressing the A class floral homeotic genes like APETALA1. Forms a heterodimer via the K-box domain with either SEPALATTA1/AGL2, SEPALATTA2/AGL4, SEPALLATA3/AGL9 or AGL6 that could be involved in genes regulation during floral meristem development. Controls AHL21/GIK, a multifunctional chromatin modifier in reproductive organ patterning and differentiation (PubMed:19956801). Induces microsporogenesis through the activation of SPL/NZZ (PubMed:15254538).