WormMine

WS294

Intermine data mining platform for C. elegans and related nematodes

Expression Pattern :

Pattern  According to the paper cgc3971: GFP was expressed exclusively in the interneuron AVA that is involved in the backward locomotion in C. elegans. The relative location of the GFP-positive neuron with that of the surrounding amphid neurons (ASK, ADL, ASI, ASH, and ASJ) establishes the identity of the GFP-expressing neuron as AVA. The GFP expression in these neurons was detected as early as L1 larva stage and persisted into the adult stage. Also according to the same pers. comm.: ... the Rongo lab has tried to use the promoter fragment for opt-3 to drive expression in AVE specifically. In their hands, the opt-3 promoter is not as specific as we had observed. The Rongo lab see expression in AVEs and also the pharynx and in the touch cells... But according to personal communication from Michael Krause on Sept 9, 2003 with WormBase curator: ... Turns out we were not correct, expression of this particular transgene was really in the neuron next door, AVE L&R. That information has been confirmed by David Miller and one other person and the transgene is used to show AVEs in WormAtlas... Primary Identifier  Expr1089
Subcellular Localization  A fluorescence microscopy image with a standard fluorescein isothiocyanate filter showed AVAR and AVAL neuron cell bodies and the processes.
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4 Anatomy Terms

Definition Name Synonym Primary Identifier
the feeding organ, a neuro-muscular pump in the head of the animal, used to ingest food, bacteria suspended in liquid, filter them out, grind them up and transport posteriorly into the instestine. pharynx esophagus WBbt:0003681
neurons that sense body touch, have specialized microtubules in processes. touch receptor neuron microtubule cell WBbt:0005237
Ventral cord interneuron, synapses onto VA, DA, and AS motor neurons; formerly called alpha AVAL lineage name: ABalppaaapa WBbt:0003870
Ventral cord interneuron, synapses onto VA, DA, and AS motor neurons; formerly called alpha AVAR lineage name: ABalaappapa WBbt:0003869

1 Genes

WormBase Gene ID Gene Name Sequence Name Organism
WBGene00003878 pept-3 F56F4.5 Caenorhabditis elegans

1 Life Stages

Remark Definition Other Name Public Name Primary Identifier
  A developemental life stage of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans that occurs from egg hatching until death. postembryonic Ce WBls:0000022