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Stock IDSD03280
Strain NameUCB109
AKAcen1∆/ala103
SpeciesT. thermophila
Genetic Descriptioncen1-1[∆::NEO2] (cen1-1[∆::NEO2]::cen1-103; Basal body disorganization and stability defects (TS), ?)
MAC Knockins/outscen1-1[∆::NEO2]::cen1-103
MIC Knockins/outscen1-1[∆::NEO2]
Gene of InterestCEN1 (TTHERM_00384910)
OriginRescuing macronuclear transformation during mating of UCB8 X UCB9 (cen1 KO heterokaryons).
PublicationsVonderfecht T, Stemm-Wolf AJ, Hendershott M, Giddings TH,Jr, Meehl JB, Winey M. 2011. The two domains of centrin have distinct basal body functions in tetrahymena. Mol Biol Cell 22(13):2221-34.
CommentsAlanine scanning allele rescue of cen1∆ - Cen1 K103A, R106A.

From the Winey Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Research Resource IdentifierTSC_SD03280
Requires MTA?No
Academic cost $45