ISSN:
1617-4623
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Mutants in the gene flu-2 of the free-living nematode Caenorhabditis elegans are characterised by an altered autofluorescence of the intestine cells, from the light blue of wild-type to a dull green colour. The properties of flu-2 mutants have been investigated. L-kynureninase activity has been detected in wildtype C. elegans. The flu-2 mutants have markedly reduced kynureninase activity, as predicted earlier from chromatographic analysis of trptophan catabolites of wild-type and mutant worms. Associated with this enzymatic block, all flu-2 mutants have enhanced sensitivity to ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) and γ-rays.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00268072