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Stock IDSD01923
Strain NameBTU2∆E5
AKA
SpeciesT. thermophila
Genetic DescriptionMPR1/mpr1-1 (btu1[∆, H4-neo]; pm-r, II)
MAC Knockins/outshistone H4 promoter sequence then neo coding to replace the BTU2 coding region.
MIC Knockins/outs
Gene of InterestBTU2 (TTHERM_00836580)
OriginLong Gu
PublicationsGu L. 1995. Analysis of the expression and function of [beta]-tubulin in tetrahymena thermophila. University of Rochester.
CommentsComplete disruption of BTU2 by an H4-neo cassette. CU428xB2086 electroporation transformation with histone H4 promoter sequence then neo coding to replace the BTU2 coding region.

From the Gorovsky lab, University of Rochester. This strain has been cataloged by the Stock Center but not thawed.
Research Resource IdentifierTSC_SD01923
Requires MTA?No
Academic cost $45