Two new Y-linked genes in Drosophila melanogaster

Genetics. 2008 Aug;179(4):2325-7. doi: 10.1534/genetics.108.086819. Epub 2008 Jul 27.

Abstract

The Y chromosome and other heterochromatic regions present special challenges for genome sequencing and for the annotation of genes. Here we describe two new genes (ARY and WDY) on the Drosophila melanogaster Y, bringing its number of known single-copy genes to 12. WDY may correspond to the fertility factor kl-1.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehyde Reductase / genetics
  • Animals
  • Drosophila Proteins / genetics
  • Drosophila melanogaster / genetics*
  • Genes, Y-Linked*
  • Male
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Y Chromosome / genetics*

Substances

  • Drosophila Proteins
  • Aldehyde Reductase

Associated data

  • GENBANK/BK006427
  • GENBANK/BK006428
  • GENBANK/BK006449
  • GENBANK/EU363855