FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Allele: Dmel\msi2
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General Information
Symbol
Dmel\msi2
Species
D. melanogaster
Name
FlyBase ID
FBal0050165
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allele
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Phenotypic Data
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msi2 and msi1/msi2 mutant testes exhibit fewer brightly stained cells at the apex of the testis, indicative of a loss of early germ cells. msi2 mutant testis also exhibit a swelling of the apical region in ~19% of testes analyzed, although this could be attributed to defects in the development of the outer muscle sheath of the testis.

Homozygotes survive over two weeks post-eclosion. Microchaetae on the notum have variable phenotype but not as severe as having up to 4 sockets and no shaft. Macrochaetae also display variability.

External Data
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msi[+]/msi2 is an enhancer of visible | dominant phenotype of N55e11

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msi2/msi1 has male germline stem cell phenotype, non-enhanceable by Rbp61

NOT suppressed by
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msi2/msi1 has male germline stem cell phenotype, non-suppressible by Rbp61

Enhancer of
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msi[+]/msi2 is an enhancer of wing phenotype of N55e11

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Genetic Interactions
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A msi2 background very weakly enhances the dorsalisation phenotype observed in ImpScer\UAS.cGa overexpression (Scer\GAL4mat.αTub67C.T:Hsim\VP16) mutants.

Dominantly enhances the Df(1)N-54l9/+ and N55e11/+ wing nicking phenotypes.

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Stocks (3)
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