Table 1.

Previously Named Orphan Genes That Were identified Among the D. yakuba EST Sequences


Name

Function

Mutants
Adult library
ACP53EA Accessory gland-specific peptide 53Ea 6 alleles known
AttA Attacin-A, a gram-negative antibacterial peptide None
AttD Attacin-D, a putative antibacterial peptide None
Cp16 Chorion protein 16—structural protein of the chorion None
Dpt Diptericin, a gram-negative antibacterial peptide None
DptB Diptericin B, a putative antibacterial peptide None
fau An anoxia-regulated novel gene None
fln Required for thick filament in flight muscle Viable, but flightless
fok Associated with kinesin-like molecule None
1(2)k09913 Unknown function Recessive lethal
Mst89B Testis-specific expression, function unknown None
Noe Nervous system expression, function unknown None
Os9 Olfactory system expression, function unknown None
to Circadian rhythm-regulated gene Rhythm-defective
yellow-c Possibly involved in cuticle development None
Embryo library
GATAd Nonspecific RNA polymerase II transcription factor None
mae1 Involved in oocyte nucleus migration Recessive lethal
Tom Interacts genetically with Su(H) Recessive lethal
Df31
Component of the chromatin
Recessive lethal