The eIF-2alpha gene is not on the main map (14C8-D1).
Minor errors aside, FLYBASE has become a really terrific tool for our research.
Thanks!
Doug Cavener
Subject: Re: sb and Eif
Hi Doug,
> Eif2alpha ... (14C8-D1)
Evidently you know something we don't... how do you know that?
If this is your own localisation, please send full info (was it in
situ or Df mapping, etc.) and we will curate it as a pers comm.
Cheers, Aubrey
Subject: Re: sb and Eif
Aubrey,
eIF-2alpha maps to 14C8-D1 based upon the following unpublished data:
1. In situ hybridization to salivary gland chromosomes.
2. Molecular mapping relative to two P1 clones that in situ map to 14C8-D1
3. Molecular mapping relative to para; eIF-2alpha is within 20kb of
the 3' end of para, which maps to 14 D1. The gene order is therefore
eIF-2alpha - para - centromere.
You can use the above information to update eIF-2alpha and reference as
personal communication.
Thanks, Doug
Subject: Re: sb and Eif
Thanks. The data will be curated as a pers comm; could you also please
tell me the names of the two P1 clones, and which way round eIF-2alpha
is (ie tandem or convergent with para)?
Subject: Re: sb and Eif
eIF-2alpha corresponds to STS Dm2380, Contig DS06440. This information is
actually in the E of D (now defunct). (I can't run the new version of the
molecular maps for some reason.) para and eIF-2alpha transcription units
are in tandem.
Doug
Douglas R. Cavener
Department of Molecular Biology
Box 1820 Station B
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN 37235