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Stock IDSD01723
Strain NameSB2031
AKAF2 of SB281
SpeciesT. thermophila
Genetic DescriptionexoB2/exoB2; chx1-1/CHX1-1 (exoB2; CHX1; exo-; cy-s, ?)
MAC Knockins/outs
MIC Knockins/outs
Gene of Interest
OriginF1 of SB281 crossed two rounds to A* (The assumption is that this was a random round II cross). Cycloheximide sensitive assorter isolated.
PublicationsGutierrez JC and Orias E. 1992. Genetic characterization of tetrahymena thermophila mutants unable to secrete capsules. Dev Genet 13(2):160-6.
CommentsSubmitted by Eileen Hamilton, University of California at Santa Barbara
Research Resource IdentifierTSC_SD01723
Requires MTA?No
Academic cost $45