Histone transition during spermiogenesis is absent in segregation distorter males of Drosophila melanogaster

Date Published:

Sep 10

Abstract:

Males homozygous for the segregation distorter chromosome are often sterile or nearly sterile as a result of the dysfunction of virtually all their sperm. Spermatid bundles from such males do not exhibit the normal transition from lysine-rich to arginine-rich histones.

Notes:

Kettaneh, N PHartl, D LengResearch Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.New York, N.Y.1976/09/10Science. 1976 Sep 10;193(4257):1020-1.

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