Transposable elements as tools for genomics and genetics in Drosophila

Briefings in Functional Genomics & Proteomics
Edward Ryder, Steven Russell

Abstract

The P-element has been the workhorse of Drosophila genetics since it was developed as a tool for transgenesis in 1982; the subsequent development of a variety of systems based on the transposon have provided a range of powerful and flexible tools for genetics and genomics applications. P-element insertions are frequently used as starting-points for generating chromosomal deletions to remove flanking genes, either by screening for imprecise excision events or by selecting for male recombination events. Elements that utilise the yeast FLP/FLP recombination target (FRT) site-specific recombination system have been widely used to generate molecularly marked mitotic clones for mosaic analysis, extending the reach of this powerful genetic tool to virtually all areas of developmental biology. P-elements are still widely used as traditional mutagenesis reagents and form the backbone of projects aimed at generating insertions in every predicted gene in the fly genome. In addition, vectors based on the FLP/FRT system are being used for genome-wide applications, including the development of molecularly-mapped deletion and duplication kits. In addition to these 'traditional' genetic approaches, a variety of engineered elements have been de...Continue Reading

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