FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
FB2026_01 , released March 12, 2026
Allele: Dmel\PurZ8
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General Information
Symbol
Dmel\PurZ8
Species
D. melanogaster
Name
FlyBase ID
FBal0014056
Feature type
allele
Associated gene
Dmel\Pu
Associated Insertion(s)
Carried in Construct
Key Links
Allele class
Mutagen
Nature of the Allele
Allele class
Mutagen
ethyl methanesulfonate
(Mackay et al., 1985)
Progenitor genotype
Cytology
Description
Mutations Mapped to the Genome
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Variant Molecular Consequences
Associated Sequence Data
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DNA sequence
Protein sequence
 
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      Expression Data
      Reporter Expression
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      Marker for
      Reflects expression of
      Reporter construct used in assay
      Human Disease Associations
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      Phenotypic Data
      Phenotypic Class
      Phenotype Manifest In
      Detailed Description
      Statement
      Reference

      Homozygous viable.

      (O'Donnell et al., 1989)

      Eye colour: pale orange. Severely reduced pteridine levels in the head.

      (Mackay et al., 1985)
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      Mutant
      Wild-type
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      Notes on Origin
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      Comments
      Comments

      PurZ8/PurAA4 transheterozygotes have slightly reduced GTP cyclohydrolase activity in the prepupa and adult body, and severely reduced enzyme activity in the adult head. The viability in trans with other Pu alleles has been determined.

      (Mackay et al., 1985)

      Class I allele: eye specific phenotypes.

      (O'Donnell et al., 1989)
      External Crossreferences and Linkouts ( 0 )
      Synonyms and Secondary IDs (1)
      Reported As
      Symbol Synonym
      PurZ8
      (Weisberg and O'Donnell, 1986)
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        References (6)