Transposons Featured in this Database

These are schematic drawings highlighting the principal components and are not drawn to scale.

Lines beginning BG, KG, EY, MB, MI: Generated by the Gene Disruption Project. Please cite Bellen et al. (2004) Genetics 167:761-781 (BG, KG, EY); Bellen et al. (2011) Genetics 188:731-743 (MB); or Venken et al. (2011) Nature Methods 8:737-743 (MI).

BG Lines - P{GT1}

  • Reference for this P element: Lukacsovich et al. (2001) Genetics 157:727. [Abstract]
  • Sequence
  • Genetic background used during the screen: w1118 (stock)
  • Transposase: Δ2-3
  • Marker for selection: w+ eye color
BG

KG Lines - P{SUPor-P}

  • Reference for this P element: Roseman et al. (1995) Genetics 141:1061. [Abstract]
  • Sequence - FlyBase-compiled
  • Genetic background used during the screen: y1; ry506 (stock)
  • Transposase: Δ2-3
  • Marker for selection: w+ eye color or y+ body color
KG

EY lines - P{EPgy2}

  • Reference for this P element: Bellen et al. (2004) Genetics 167:761-781. [Abstract]
  • Sequence
  • Genetic background used during the screen: y1 w67c23 (stock)
  • Transposase: Δ2-3
  • Marker for selection: w+ eye color or y+ body color
EY

MB lines - Mi{ET1}

  • Mi{3xP3-EGFP.ET1} synonym
  • Reference for this transposable element: Metaxakis et al. (2005) Genetics 171:571. [Abstract]
  • Sequence
  • Genetic background used during the screen: w1118 (isogenized)
  • Transposase: Minos
  • Marker for selection: GFP
  • Can plasmid rescue
MB

MI lines - Mi{MIC}

  • Reference for this transposable element: Venken et al. (2011) Nature Methods 8:737-743. [PDF] [Suppl]
  • Allows RMCE-mediated integration of any DNA fragment, such as fluorescent protein tags
MI
Bellen Lab Temporary Website

top ↑