Abstract
Minute loci represent a class of about 50 different Drosophila genes that appear to be functionally related. These genes may code for components of the protein synthetic apparatus. While one Minute locus has been recently shown to code for a ribosomal protein, it is not yet known whether any of the other Minute loci also code for ribosomal proteins. We have addressed this question by a combined molecular and genetic approach. In this report, a cloned DNA encoding the ribosomal protein rp21 is partially characterized. The rp21 gene maps to the same region (region 80 of chromosome 3L) as the temperature-sensitive Minute QIII gene. Using P-element mediated transformation, the rp21 gene was transformed into the germline of Drosophila. RNA blot experiments revealed that the transformed gene is expressed in transgenic flies. However, genetic complementation analysis indicated that the QIII locus and the rp21 gene are not identical. Implications of these findings for the relationship between Minutes and ribosomal protein genes are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 354-358 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | MGG Molecular & General Genetics |
Volume | 213 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Drosophila
- Minute
- Ribosomal protein
- Transformation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics