Drosophila melanogaster P transposable elements: mechanisms of transposition and regulation

Juliana P Castro; Claudia M A Carareto

doi:10.1023/b:gene.0000040382.48039.a2

Drosophila melanogaster P transposable elements: mechanisms of transposition and regulation

Genetica. 2004 Jun;121(2):107-18. doi: 10.1023/b:gene.0000040382.48039.a2.

Authors

Juliana P Castro¹, Claudia M A Carareto

Affiliation

¹ Laboratory of Molecular Evolution of Insects, Department of Biology, University of Sao Paulo State (IBILCE-UNESP), Rua Cristóvão Colombo, 2265, 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil.

PMID: 15330110
DOI: 10.1023/b:gene.0000040382.48039.a2

Abstract

The molecular mechanisms that control P element transposition and determine its tissue specificity remain incompletely understood, although much information has been compiled about this element in the last decade. This review summarizes the currently available information about P element transposition, P-M hybrid dysgenesis and P cytotype features, P element-encoded repressors, and regulation of transposition.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Crosses, Genetic
DNA Transposable Elements / genetics*
Drosophila Proteins / genetics*
Drosophila melanogaster
Genotype
Nuclear Proteins / genetics*
Organ Specificity / genetics
RNA, Messenger / genetics*
RNA-Binding Proteins / genetics*
Transposases / genetics*

Substances

DNA Transposable Elements
Drosophila Proteins
Nuclear Proteins
PSI protein, Drosophila
RNA, Messenger
RNA-Binding Proteins
Transposases