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Stock IDSD02516
Strain NameRK285/DDHA #3
AKA
SpeciesT. thermophila
Genetic Descriptiongtu1[∆::neo2]/ gtu1[∆::neo2] (gtu1[∆::neo2]; MTT1/mtt1[∆, (::GTU1, R285D,K286D), HAc]; pm-r, ?)
MAC Knockins/outsGTU1 with mutation R285D,K286D and HA tag at c-teminus into the MTT1 locus, partial replacement.
MIC Knockins/outsNeo2 into GTU1 locus
Gene of InterestGTU1 (TTHERM_00079520)
Origin
PublicationsShang Y, Li B, Gorovsky MA. 2002. Tetrahymena thermophila contains a conventional gamma-tubulin that is differentially required for the maintenance of different microtubule-organizing centers. J Cell Biol 158(7):1195-206.

Shang Y, Tsao CC, Gorovsky MA. 2005. Mutational analyses reveal a novel function of the nucleotide-binding domain of gamma-tubulin in the regulation of basal body biogenesis. J Cell Biol 171(6):1035-44.
Commentsrescued GTUKO 5x6 progeny having mutation R285D,K286D in GTU1-1 gene, also one HA tag@c-terminus; driven by MTT1 promoter. Needs Cd to induce. Not single celled yet. They were ~2 weeks old.

From the Gorovsky lab, University of Rochester. This strain has been cataloged by the Stock Center but not thawed.
Research Resource IdentifierTSC_SD02516
Requires MTA?No
Academic cost $45