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Stock IDSD01508
Strain NameSB715
AKAF1 of SB255
SpeciesT. thermophila
Genetic DescriptionexoA1/exoA1; chx1-1/CHX1-1 (exoA1; CHX1; exo-1; cy-s, II)
MAC Knockins/outs
MIC Knockins/outs
Gene of Interest
OriginF1 of SB255
PublicationsGutierrez JC and Orias E. 1992. Genetic characterization of tetrahymena thermophila mutants unable to secrete capsules. Dev Genet 13(2):160-6.
CommentsSubmitted by Eduardo Orias, University of California, Santa Barbara
Research Resource IdentifierTSC_SD01508
Requires MTA?No
Academic cost $45