Laboratory Information

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Allele designationwtf
HeadAndrew Leifer
Institution Princeton University, Princeton NJ
Address Princeton University, Physics and Princeton Neuroscience Institute
Washington Road
118 Jadwin Hall
Princeton 08544
United States
Website http://leiferlab.princeton.edu/index.php
Gene classes

Strains contributed by this laboratory

Strain Genotype Species Description
AML1 zfIs18; zfIs42. C. elegans zfIs18 [mec-4p::ChR2::YFP]. zfIs42 [rig-3p::GCaMP3::SL2::mCherry]. Pick mCherry+ animals to maintain strong expression from zfIs42. Worm expresses light-sensitive Channelrhodopsin (ChR2) and yellow fluorescent protein (YFP) in mechanosensory neurons, ALMR/L, AVM, PLML/R, and PVM. When fed all-trans retinal, blue light stimulation (473 nm at 2 mW * mm^-2) of head induces reversals. GCaMP3 and and mCherry expression in command interneurons AVA, and nearby pharyngeal neurons I1, I4, M4, NSM. Worms were made by crossing the integrated strains QW309 and QW625. Reference: Shipley FB, et al. Front Neural Circuits. 2014 Mar 24;8:28.
AML10 otIs355; otIs45 V. C. elegans otIs355 [rab-3::NLS::tagRFP]. otIs45 [unc-119::GFP] V. Pan-neural expression with no injection marker. Reference: Nguyen JP, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2016 Feb 23;113(8):E1074-81.
AML105 wtfIs32. C. elegans wtfIs32 [str-2p::ChR2(H134R)::GFP +, myo-3p:mCherry]. Expression of an activating opsin molecule ChR2 (H134R) in AWC-ON neuron and mCherry in body wall muscles. Reference: Chen KS, et al. Olfactory learning alters navigation strategies and behavioral variability in C. elegans. ArXiv, Feb 23:arXiv:2311.07117v2. PMID: 38013890.
AML14 wtfEx4. C. elegans wtfEx4 [rab-3p::NLS::GCaMP6s + rab-3p::NLS::tagRFP]. Pick RFP+ to maintain array. Reference: Nguyen JP, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2016 Feb 23;113(8):E1074-81.
AML17 wtfIs2. C. elegans wtfIs2 [rig-3p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry]. Transgenic animals express light-gated ion channel Chrimson and fluorescent protein mCherry in AVA neurons as well as nearby nearby pharyngeal neurons I1, I4, M4, NSM. Worms reverse more upon exposure to red light via optogenetic activation of AVA neurons. Reference: Kumar S, et al. PLoS Biol. 2023 Sep 21;21(9):e3002280. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002280. PMID: 37733772.
AML175 lite-1(ce314) X; wtfIs3. C. elegans wtfIs3 [rab-3p::NLS::GFP + rab-3p::NLS::tagRFP]. Worms expressing the calcium insensitive fluorescent proteins GFP and tagRFP in the nuclei of all neurons in a lite-1(ce314) background. Control strain for AML70. Reference: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/early/2018/10/17/445643.full.pdf
AML177 wtfIs145. C. elegans wtfIs145 [rab-3p::his-24::GCaMP6s::unc-54 3'UTR + pha-1(+)]. Pan-neuronal expression of nuclear-localized GCaMP6s. Reference: Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML18 wtfIs3. C. elegans wtfIs3 [rab-3p::NLS::GFP + rab-3p::NLS::tagRFP]. RFP and GFP expression in the nuclei of all neurons. AML18 acts as a control for the calcium imaging strain AML14. Reference: Nguyen JP, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2016 Feb 23;113(8):E1074-81.
AML310 wtfIs5; wtfEx258. C. elegans wtfIs5 [rab-3p::NLS::GCaMP6s + rab-3p::NLS::tagRFP]. wtfEx258 [rig-3p::tagBFP::unc-54 3'UTR]. Pick BFP+ animals to maintain transgene. Integrated calcium indicator GCaMP6s and calcium-insensitive fluorescent protein RFP in the nuclei of all neurons for whole brain imaging. BFP expression from rig-3 promoter allows identification of AVAL/R neurons. Reference: Hallinen KM, et al. eLife. 2021 Jul 29;10:e66135. doi: 10.7554/eLife.66135.
AML318 otIs669 V. C. elegans Derived by out-crossing parental strain OH15262 an additional six times to N2. Out-crossed strain AML318 seems healthier than parental strain when maintaining long-term under normal conditions (AML observed an increase in male and sterile progeny in parental strain in successive generations.) otIs669 [UPN::NLS::TagRFP-T + acr-5::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + flp-1::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + flp-6::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + flp-18::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + flp-19::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + flp-26::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + gcy-18::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + ggr-3::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + lim-4::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + pdfr-1::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + srab-20::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + unc-25::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + cho-1::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + flp-13::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + flp-20::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + gcy-36::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + gpa-1::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + nlp-12::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + nmr-1::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + ocr-1::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + osm-9::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + srh-79::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + sri-1::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + srsx-3::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + unc-8::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + acr-2::NLS::mNeptune2.5 + ceh-2::NLS::mNeptune2.5 + dat-1::NLS::mNeptune2.5 + dhc-3::NLS::mNeptune2.5 + eat-4::NLS::mNeptune2.5 + flp-3::NLS::mNeptune2.5 + gcy-35::NLS::mNeptune2.5 + glr-1::NLS::mNeptune2.5 + gcy-21::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B::T2A::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + klp-6::NLS::mNeptune2.5::T2A::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + lim-6::NLS::mNeptune2.5::T2A::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B + mbr-1::NLS::mNeptune2.5::T2A::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + mec-3::NLS::CyOFP1::H2B::T2A::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + odr-1::NLS::mNeptune2.5::T2A::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B + srab-20::NLS::mNeptune2.5::T2A::NLS::mTagBFP2::H2B] V. UPN (Ultra Pan-Neuronal) promoter contains four short pan-neuronal promoters fused together (unc-11::rgef-1::ehs-1::ric-19). NeuroPAL (Neuronal Polychromatic Atlas of Landmarks) transgene used to resolve unique neural identities in whole-brain images. Reference: Yemini E, et al. Cell. 2021 Jan 7;184(1):272-288.e11. PMID: 33378642.
AML32 wtfIs5. C. elegans wtfIs5 [rab-3p::NLS::GCaMP6s + rab-3p::NLS::tagRFP]. Integrated calcium indicator GCaMP6s and calcium-insensitive fluorescent protein RFP in the nuclei of all neurons. Derived from AML14 by integration of wtfEx4. Reference: Nguyen JP, et al. PLoS Comput Biol. 2017 May 18;13(5):e1005517.
AML320 otIs669 V; wtfIs145. C. elegans wtfIs145 [rab-3p::his-24::GCaMP6s::unc-54 3' UTR + pBX]. GCaMP6s transgene allows for imaging whole-brain calcium activity with neuronal identification using NeuroPAL system. See description of strain OH15262 for full description of otIs669 NeuroPAL (Neuronal Polychromatic Atlas of Landmarks) transgene (Yemini E, et al. Cell. 2021 Jan 7;184(1):272-288.e11. PMID: 33378642). Derived by out-crossing parental strain OH15262 an additional six times before incorporating wtfIs145. References: Yu X, et al. Elife. 2021 Jul 14;10:e66410. doi: 10.7554/eLife.66410. PMID: 34259623. Randi F, et al. Nature 2023 Nov;623(7986):406-414. doi: 10.1038/s41586-023-06683-4. PMID: 37914938. Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML344 juSi164 unc-119(ed3) III; wtfIs263. C. elegans juSi164 [mex-5p::HIS-72::miniSOG + Cbr-unc-119(+)] III. wtfIs263 [rab-3p::AI::ChR2(H134R)::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::AI::Voltron::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::his-24::tagBFP::unc-54 3'UTR]. Keep plates covered to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. Pan-neuronal expression of ChR2 (H134R) along with Voltron volatage indicator and nuclear-localized tagBFP. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML376 juSi164 unc-119(ed3) III; wtfEx296. C. elegans juSi164 [mex-5p::HIS-72::miniSOG + Cbr-unc-119(+)] III. wtfEx296 [rab-3p::AI::gur-3G::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::AI::prdx-2G::SL2::his-24::tagRFP::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::his-24::GCaMP6s::unc-54 3'UTR]. Pick RFP+ to maintain. Keep plates covered to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. Worms expressing a purple light-sensitive optogenetic protein system: pan-neuronal expression of GUR-3 and PRDX-2 with nuclear-localized tagRFP and GCaMP6s. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML405 juSi164 unc-119(ed3) III; wtfEx315. C. elegans juSi164 [mex-5p::HIS-72::miniSOG + Cbr-unc-119(+)] III. wtfEx315 [5xQUAS::(delta)pes-10P::AI::gur-3G::unc-54 3'UTR + 5xQUAS::(delta)pes-10P::AI::prdx-2G::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::AI::QF+hGR::unc-54 3'UTR + unc-122p::GFP]. Pick animals with GFP+ coelomocytes to maintain. Worms expressing a purple light-sensitive optogenetic protein system: pan-neuronal expression of GUR-3 and PRDX-2. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML438 juSi164 unc-119(ed3) III; wtfIs335. C. elegans juSi164 [mex-5p::HIS-72::miniSOG + Cbr-unc-119(+)] III. wtfIs335 [5xQUAS+(delta)pes-10p::AI::eTsChR::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::AI::QF+hGR::SL2::tagBFP::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::his-24::tagRFP::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::his-24::GCaMP6s::unc-54 3'UTR]. Keep plates covered to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. Pan-neuronal eTsChR on activation using dex treatment via QF+hGR. Worms also express calcium sensing fluorescence protein- GCaMP6s in nuclei of each neurons. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML456 wtfIs348. C. elegans wtfIs348 [pAS3-5xQUAS::(delta)pes-10p::AI::gur-3G::unc-54 3' UTR + pAS3-5xQUAS::(delta)pes-10p::AI::prdx-2G::unc-54 3' UTR + pAS-3-rab-3p::AI::QF+GR::unc-54 3' UTR + unc-122::GFP]. Keep plates covered to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. This strain expresses a purple light-sensitive optogenetic protein system (i.e., GUR-3 and PRDX-2) in each neuron, and GFP in coelomocytes. Reference: Randi F, et al. Nature 2023 Nov;623(7986):406-414. doi: 10.1038/s41586-023-06683-4. PMID: 37914938. Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML462 otIs669 V; wtfIs145; wtfIs348. C. elegans wtfIs145 [rab-3p::his-24::GCaMP6s::unc-54 3' UTR + pBX]. wtfIs348 [pAS3-5xQUAS::(delta)pes-10p::AI::gur-3G::unc-54 3' UTR + pAS3-5xQUAS::(delta)pes-10p::AI::prdx-2G::unc-54 3' UTR + pAS3-rab-3p::AI::QF+GR::unc-54 3' UTR + unc-122::GFP]. Keep plates covered to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. This strain expresses a purple light-sensitive optogenetic protein system (i.e., GUR-3 and PRDX-2) in each neuron, and GFP in coelomocytes. GCaMP6s transgene allows for imaging whole-brain calcium activity with neuronal identification using NeuroPAL system. See description of strain OH15262 for full description of otIs669 NeuroPAL (Neuronal Polychromatic Atlas of Landmarks) transgene (Yemini E, et al. Cell. 2021 Jan 7;184(1):272-288.e11. PMID: 33378642). Derived by out-crossing parental strain OH15262 an additional six times before incorporating other transgenes. References: Yu X, et al. Elife. 2021 Jul 14;10:e66410. doi: 10.7554/eLife.66410. PMID: 34259623. Randi F, et al. Nature 2023 Nov;623(7986):406-414. doi: 10.1038/s41586-023-06683-4. PMID: 37914938. Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML470 juSi164 unc-119(ed3) III; wtfIs458. C. elegans juSi164 [mex-5p::HIS-72::miniSOG + Cbr-unc-119(+)] III. wtfIs458 [mec-4::Chrimson4.2::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3' UTR + unc-122::GFP]. Maintain in the covered box to avoid unnecessary exposure to ambient light. Upon blue light treatment (460 nm LED light for 30 min at 4 Hz with 2 mW/mm2), Histone-miniSOG in the germline can induce heritable mutations. Transgenic animals express light-gated ion channel Chrimson and a fluorescent protein mCherry in mechanosensory neurons alongside GFP in coelomocytes. Reference: Liu M, et al. PLoS Biol. 2022 Jan 28;20(1):e3001524. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001524. PMID: 35089912.
AML496 wtfIs465. C.elegans wtfIs465 [lim-4p::gtACR2::SL2::eGFP::unc-54 3' UTR + unc-122::RFP]. Transgenic animals express light-gated ion channel gtACR2 and a fluorescent protein eGFP in turning associated neurons RIV, SMB and SAA, alongside RFP in coelomocytes. Reference: Kumar S, et al. PLoS Biol. 2023 Sep 21;21(9):e3002280. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002280. PMID: 37733772.
AML499 wtfIs46; wtfIs465. C.elegans wtfIs46 [mec-4p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR]. wtfIs465 [lim-4p::gtACR2::SL2::eGFP::unc-54 3' UTR + unc-122::RFP]. Transgenic animals express light-gated ion channel Chrimson and mCherry in mechanosensory neurons, and light-gated ion channel gtACR2 and eGFP in turning associated neurons RIV, SMB and SAA. RFP expression in coelomocytes. Reference: Kumar S, et al. PLoS Biol. 2023 Sep 21;21(9):e3002280. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002280. PMID: 37733772.
AML5 otIs355 IV; lin-15B&lin-15A(n765) X; kyIs51. C. elegans otIs355 [rab-3p(prom1)::2xNLS::TagRFP] IV. kyIs51 [odr-2b::GFP + lin-15(+)]. Pan-neuronal nuclear RFP expression. Cytoplasmic GFP expressed in the odr-2b neurons including AIZ, AIB, SIAV, AVG, RIV, ASG and IL2 neurons. Derived from parental strains QW1155 and CX3300. Reference: Nguyen JP, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2016 Feb 23;113(8):E1074-81.
AML508 unc-31(wtf502) IV; otIs669 V; wtfIs145; wtfIs348. C. elegans wtfIs145 [rab-3p::his-24::GCaMP6s::unc-54 3' UTR + pBX]. wtfIs348 [pAS3-5xQUAS::(delta)pes-10p::AI::gur-3G::unc-54 3' UTR + pAS3-5xQUAS::(delta)pes-10p::AI::prdx-2G::unc-54 3' UTR + pAS3-rab-3p::AI::QF+GR::unc-54 3' UTR + unc-122::GFP]. Keep plates covered to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. This strain expresses a purple light-sensitive optogenetic protein system (i.e., GUR-3 and PRDX-2) in each neuron, and GFP in coelomocytes. GCaMP6s transgene allows for imaging whole-brain calcium activity with neuronal identification using NeuroPAL system. unc-31(wtf502) is a CRISPR-engineered deletion allele. See description of strain OH15262 for full description of otIs669 NeuroPAL (Neuronal Polychromatic Atlas of Landmarks) transgene (Yemini E, et al. Cell. 2021 Jan 7;184(1):272-288.e11. PMID: 33378642). Derived by out-crossing parental strain OH15262 an additional six times before incorporating other transgenes. Reference: Randi F, et al. Nature 2023 Nov;623(7986):406-414. doi: 10.1038/s41586-023-06683-4. PMID: 37914938.
AML535 wtfEx478. C. elegans wtfEx478 [rab-3p::AI::lite-1G::SL2::tagBFP::unc-54 3'UTR + unc-122p::GFP]. Pick GFP+ animals to maintain. Worms express purple/violet light-sensitive optogenetic protein LITE-1 pan-neuronallly and nuclear-localized blue fluorescent protein tagBFP via SL2 trans-slpicing regulatory sequence. Worms also express GFP in coelomocytes. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML540 juSi164 unc-119(ed3) III; wtfIs483. C. elegans juSi164 [mex-5p::HIS-72::miniSOG + Cbr-unc-119(+)] III. wtfIs483 [rab-3p::AI::lite-1G::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::AI::prdx-2G::SL2::his-24::tagRFP::unc-54 3'UTR + rab-3p::his-24::GCaMP6s::unc-54 3'UTR]. Keep plates covered to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. Pan-neuronal expression of a purple/violet light-sensitive optogenetic protein system LITE-1 and PRDX-2 with nuclear-localized tagRFP and GCaMP6s. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
AML546 wtfEx496. C. elegans wtfEx496 [pAS3-rig-3p::AI::gur-3G::SL2::tagRFP::unc-54 3'UTR + pAS3-rig-3p::AI::prdx-2G::SL2::tagBFP::unc-54 3'UTR]. Pick animals either BFP or RFP expression in head neurons to maintain. Keep plates covered to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. This strain expresses a purple light-sensitive optogenetic protein system (i.e., GUR-3 and PRDX-2) alongside fluorescent proteins tagBFP and tagRFP in command interneurons AVA, and nearby pharyngeal neurons I1, I4, M4, NSM using rig-3 promoter. Worms exhibit higher reversal rate on exposing to blue light (peak value ~470) compared to controls. Reference: Randi F, et al. Nature 2023 Nov;623(7986):406-414. doi: 10.1038/s41586-023-06683-4. PMID: 37914938.
AML551 gur-3(ok2245) X; wtfIs5. C. elegans wtfIs5 [rab-3p::NLS::GCaMP6s + rab-3p::NLS::tagRFP]. Integrated calcium indicator GCaMP6s and calcium-insensitive fluorescent protein RFP in the nuclei of all neurons in a gur-3(ok2245) mutant background. Derived from parental strain AML14 by integration of wtfEx4. Reference: Gauthey W, et al. Curr Biol. 2024 Jan 8;34(1):R14-R15. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.10.043. PMID: 38194919.
AML554 lite-1(ce314) gur-3(ok2245) X; wtfIs5. C. elegans wtfIs5 [rab-3p::NLS::GCaMP6s + rab-3p::NLS::tagRFP]. Integrated calcium indicator GCaMP6s and calcium-insensitive fluorescent protein RFP in the nuclei of all neurons in a lite-1(ce314) gur-3(ok2245) double mutant background. Derived from parental strain AML14 by integration of wtfEx4. Reference: Gauthey W, et al. Curr Biol. 2024 Jan 8;34(1):R14-R15. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.10.043. PMID: 38194919.
AML580 wtfIs491. C. elegans wtfIs491 [inx-1p::twk-18(gf)::mCherry + unc-122p::RFP]. AIB(-) activated potassium channel. Expression of twk-18 gain-of-function mutant in AIB neurons causes permanent inhibition. RFP expression in coelomocytes. Reference: Chen KS, et al. Olfactory learning alters navigation strategies and behavioral variability in C. elegans. ArXiv, Feb 23:arXiv:2311.07117v2. PMID: 38013890.
AML597 lgc-47(sy1501) X; wtfIs46. C. elegans wtfIs46 [mec-4p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR]. Expression of activating opsin molecule Chrimson in six gentle-touch mechanosensory neurons (ALML/R, AVM, PLML/R, PVM). Reference: Kumar S, et al. An inhibitory acetylcholine receptor gates context dependent mechanosensory processing in C. elegans. bioRxiv 2024.03.21.586204; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.03.21.586204. PMID: 38585821.
AML614 lgc-47(sy1501) X; wtfIs46; wtfEx535. C. elegans wtfIs46 [mec-4p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR]. wtfEx535 [tdc-1p::AI::lgc- 47::SL2::his-24::tagRFP + unc-122p::GFP]. Pick animals with GFP+ coelomocytes to maintain. Expression of activating opsin molecule Chrimson in six gentle-touch mechanosensory neurons (ALML/R, AVM, PLML/R, PVM). Rescuing LGC-47 expression in RIML/R neurons. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Kumar S, et al. An inhibitory acetylcholine receptor gates context dependent mechanosensory processing in C. elegans. bioRxiv 2024.03.21.586204; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.03.21.586204. PMID: 38585821.
AML617 lgc-47(sy1501) X; wtfIs46; wtfEx538. C. elegans wtfIs46 [mec-4p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR]. wtfEx538 [npr-9p::AI::lgc-47::SL2::tagBFP + unc-122p::GFP]. Pick animals with GFP+ coelomocytes to maintain. Expression of activating opsin molecule Chrimson in six gentle-touch mechanosensory neurons (ALML/R, AVM, PLML/R, PVM). Rescuing LGC-47 expression in AIB neuron. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Kumar S, et al. An inhibitory acetylcholine receptor gates context dependent mechanosensory processing in C. elegans. bioRxiv 2024.03.21.586204; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.03.21.586204. PMID: 38585821.
AML618 lgc-47(sy1501) X; wtfIs46; wtfEx539. C. elegans wtfIs46 [mec-4p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR]. wtfEx539 [rig-3p::AI::lgc-47::SL2::GFP + unc-122p::GFP]. Pick animals with GFP+ coelomocytes to maintain. Expression of activating opsin molecule Chrimson in six gentle-touch mechanosensory neurons (ALML/R, AVM, PLML/R, PVM). Rescuing LGC-47 expression in AVA neuron. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Kumar S, et al. An inhibitory acetylcholine receptor gates context dependent mechanosensory processing in C. elegans. bioRxiv 2024.03.21.586204; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.03.21.586204. PMID: 38585821.
AML622 lgc-47(sy1501) X; wtfIs46; wtfEx543. C. elegans wtfIs46 [mec-4p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR]. wtfEx543 [tdc-1p::AI::lgc-47::SL2::his-24::tagRFP + npr-9p::AI::lgc-47::SL2::tagBFP + rig-3p::AI::lgc-47::SL2::GFP + unc-122p::GFP]. Pick animals with GFP+ coelomocytes to maintain. Expression of activating opsin molecule Chrimson in six gentle-touch mechanosensory neurons (ALML/R, AVM, PLML/R, PVM). Rescuing LGC-47 expression in AIB, AVA, and RIM neurons. Reporter construct contains an artificial intron (AI). Reference: Kumar S, et al. An inhibitory acetylcholine receptor gates context dependent mechanosensory processing in C. elegans. bioRxiv 2024.03.21.586204; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.03.21.586204. PMID: 38585821.
AML627 acc-1 (tm3268) IV; wtfIs46. C. elegans wtfIs46 [mec-4p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR]. Expression of activating opsin molecule Chrimson in six gentle-touch mechanosensory neurons (ALML/R, AVM, PLML/R, PVM). Reference: Kumar S, et al. An inhibitory acetylcholine receptor gates context dependent mechanosensory processing in C. elegans. bioRxiv 2024.03.21.586204; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.03.21.586204. PMID: 38585821.
AML659 acc-1(tm3268) IV; lgc-47(sy1501) X; wtfIs46. C. elegans wtfIs46 [mec-4p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR]. mec-4 promoter drives expression of activating opsin molecule Chrimson and fluorescent protein mCherry in six gentle-touch mechanosensory neurons (ALML/R, AVM, PLML/R, PVM). Reference: Kumar S, et al. An inhibitory acetylcholine receptor gates context dependent mechanosensory processing in C. elegans. (2024) iScience. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004224020017 PMID: 38585821.
AML67 wtfIs46. C. elegans wtfIs46 [mec-4p::Chrimson::SL2::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR]. Transgenic animals express light-gated ion channel Chrimson and mCherry in mechanosensory neurons. Reference: Liu M, et al. eLife 2018;7:e36419 DOI: 10.7554/eLife.36419.
AML70 lite-1(ce314) X; wtfIs5. C. elegans wtfIs5 [rab-3p::NLS::GCaMP6s + rab-3p::NLS::tagRFP]. Integrated calcium indicator GCaMP6s and calcium-insensitive fluorescent protein RFP in the nuclei of all neurons in a lite-1(ce314) mutant background. Derived from parental strain AML14 by integration of wtfEx4. Reference: Gauthey W, et al. Curr Biol. 2024 Jan 8;34(1):R14-R15. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.10.043. PMID: 38194919.
AML73 pha-1(e2123)III; wtfEx48. C. elegans wtfEx48 [rab-3p::Chrimson::unc-54 3'UTR + pha-1(+)]. Maintain at 20-25C to select for animals carrying the array. Keep plates covered to avoid unnecessary exposure to light. Pan-neuronal expression of Chrimson. Reference: Sharma AK, et al. Genetics 2024 May 11:iyae077. doi: 10.1093/genetics/iyae077 PMID: 38733622.
This laboratory hasn't submitted any alleles to the CGC.