Subject: Re: FlyBase Construct Query
David,
I believe it is an enhancer trap. It maps to the third chromosome, and is
apparently a semi-lethal line since it is balanced with TM3, Ser, and
occasionally
we see homozygous (Ser+) flies.
Hope that helps.
Scott
>Dear Scott,
>
>I'm trying to track down details regarding a GAL4 line called BA3, mentioned
>your Development paper 'Szafranski and Goode, 2004, Development 131(9):
>2023--2036', and credited to Trudi Schupbach. Do you have any more
>details you
>could send me on this driver?. Is it an enhancer trap or a
>construct? If it is
>the former, do you know what insertion construct was used &/or any details of
>where it maps. If the latter, do you have any details of its
>construction. Any
>details you can send would be much appreciated.
>
>Many thanks,
>
>David Sutherland
>
>FlyBase,
>Cambridge UK