Definition: Proteins that originate from insect species belonging to the genus DROSOPHILA. The proteins from the most intensely studied species of Drosophila, DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER, are the subject of much interest in the area of MORPHOGENESIS and development.
drosomycin protein, Drosophila [ DRS protein, Drosophila ] RN refers to 70 residue precursor; a 44 residue potent antifungal protein produced in response to a septic injury in Drosophila; amino acid sequence given in first source; GenBank X75595