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jsSi1986 [loxP + myo-2p::FRT::nlsCyOFP::myo-2 3' + mex-5p::FLP::D5 glh-2 3' + FRT3] IV. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi1987 [loxP + mec-4Sp::FRT::nls::cyOFP::myo-2 3' + mex-5p::FLP::D5::glh-2 3' + FRT3] V. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi1988 [loxP + cup-4p::FRT::cyOFP::tbb-2 3' + mex-5p::FLP::D5::glh-2 3' + FRT3] IV. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi1985 [loxP + myo-2p::FRT::nls::CyOFP myo-2 3' + mex-5p::FLP::D5::glh-2 3' + FRT3] V. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi1949 [loxP + myo-2p::FRT::nls::mNG myo-2 3' + <{rps-0p HygR unc-54 3'} ori <{Amp} <{mex-5p nls-Cre tbb-2 3'} + FRT3] II. Him. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi1973 [mosL + loxP + myo-2p::FRT::nls::mNG::myo-2 3' + <{rps-0p::HygR::unc-54 3'} + ori <{Amp} <{mex-5p::nls::Cre::tbb-2 3'} + FRT3 + mosR] I. Him. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi1963 [loxP + FRT::myo-2p::nls::CyOFP::let-858 3' + mex-5p::FLP::D5::glh-2 3' + FRT3] IV. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi1901 [loxP + FRT + myo-2p::nls::cyOFP::let-858 3' + mex-5p::FLP::D5::glh-2 3' + FRT3] II. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi2029 [loxP::myo-2p::FRT::Scarlet 2x::tbb-2 3' + rps-0p::hygR::unc-54 3' + mex-5p::nls::Cre::glh-2 3' + FRT3] IV. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi2049 [loxP::myo-2p::FRT::Scarlet 2x::tbb-2 3' + rps-0p::hygR::unc-54 3' + ori <{Amp} mex-5p::nls::Cre::glh-2 3' + FRT3] V. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

jsSi2027 [loxP::myo-2p::FRT::Scarlet 2x::tbb-2 3' + rps-0p::hygR::unc-54 3' + ori <{Amp} + mex-5p::nls::Cre::glh-2 3' + FRT3] II. Him. Reference: Nonet ML. Rapid generation of C. elegans single copy transgenes combining RMCE and drug selection. bioRxiv 2023.03.05.531207; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.05.531207

ltSi814 [fzy-1p::GFP::fzy-1::fzy-1 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] I. FZY-1::GFP reporter using its own promoter and UTR. Single-copy transgene insertion in Chromosome I using MosSCI. Reference: Kim T, et al. Genes Dev. 2017 Jun 1;31(11):1089-1094. doi: 10.1101/gad.302067.117. PMID: 28698300.

ltSi1112 [cyb-1p::cyb-1::mNeongreen::cyb-1 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] I. CYB-1::mNG reporter using its own promoter and UTR. Single-copy transgene insertion in Chromosome I using MosSCI. Reference: Kim T, et al. Genes Dev. 2017 Jun 1;31(11):1089-1094. doi: 10.1101/gad.302067.117. PMID: 28698300.

drSi2 [vha-6p::3XFLAG::pgp-3/CFTR(wt)::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR] II. Superficially wild-type with mCherry expression only in the intestine with enrichment at the apical membrane. Single copy integration of the vha-6 promoter driving the PGP-3 protein with an N-terminal 3XFLAG tag and a C-terminal mCherry tag. Amino acids 476-484 of PGP-3 have been replaced with amino acids 501-509 of human CFTR (TIKENIIFG). Transgene was inserted at the ttTi5605 locus on LGII and verified to be a single copy insertion by long range PCR across the genomic locus. Reference: He L, et al. Dis Model Mech. 2012 Nov;5(6):930-9.

drSi4 [vha-6p::3XFLAG::pgp-3/CFTR(delta F508)::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR] II. Superficially wild-type with mCherry expression only in the intestine with significantly diminished expression as compared to drSi2. Single copy integration of the vha-6 promoter driving the PGP-3 protein with an N-terminal 3XFLAG tag and a C-terminal mCherry tag. Amino acids 476-484 of PGP-3 have been replaced with amino acids 501-509 of human CFTR with F508 deleted (TIKENII_G). Transgene was inserted at the ttTi5605 locus on LGII and verified to be a single copy insertion by long range PCR across the genomic locus. Reference: He L, et al. Dis Model Mech. 2012 Nov;5(6):930-9.

drSi12 [hsf-1p::human hsf-1::GFP::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+) II. Human hsf-1 cDNA with a C-terminal GFP and controlled by 4 kb of the C. elegans hsf-1 promoter, integrated at a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605 in EG4322. Exhibits nuclear GFP expression that redistributes into granules only after prolonged (1 hr) 35C heat shock. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

drSi13 [hsf-1p::hsf-1::GFP::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. hsf-1 cDNA with a C-terminal GFP and controlled by 4 kb of the hsf-1 promoter, integrated at a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605 in EG4322. Exhibits nuclear GFP expression that redistributes into granules after >1 min 35C heat shock. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

drSi12 [hsf-1p::human hsf-1::GFP::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. Expresses single-copy human HSF1 (drSi12) in hsf-1(sy441) hypomorph. drSi12 includes human hsf-1 cDNA with a C-terminal GFP and controlled by 4 kb of the C. elegans hsf-1 promoter, integrated at a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605. Larval arrest at 25C. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

drSi13 [hsf-1p::hsf-1::GFP::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. Expresses single-copy C. elegans HSF-1 (drSi13) in hsf-1(sy441) hypomorph. drSi13 includes hsf-1 cDNA with a C-terminal GFP and controlled by 4 kb of the hsf-1 promoter, integrated at a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605. Moderate rescue of sy441 25C growth arrest, but should be maintained at 20C or lower. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

drSi28 [hsf-1p::hsf-1(R145A)::GFP::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. hsf-1 cDNA containing an arginine to alanine mutation at residue 145 in the DNA binding domain, with a C-terminal GFP and under control of 4 kb of the hsf-1 promoter, integrated at a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605 in EG4322. Exhibits nuclear GFP expression that redistributes into granules at a reduced rate compared to wild type immediately after 1 min 35C heat shock. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

drSi13 [hsf-1p::hsf-1::GFP::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. Expresses single-copy drSi13 in the background of balanced hsf-1(ok600). drSi13 includes hsf-1 cDNA with a C-terminal GFP and controlled by 4 kb of the hsf-1 promoter, integrated at a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605. Segregates WT GFP+ heterozygotes, non-GFP rescued ok600; drSi13 homozygotes, very rare GFP+ homozygous hT2, and dead eggs. Maintain by picking wild-type GFP+. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

drSi28 [hsf-1p::hsf-1(R145A)::GFP::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. Expresses single-copy drSi28 in hsf-1(sy441) hypomorph. drSi28 includes hsf-1 cDNA containing an arginine to alanine mutation at residue 145 in the DNA binding domain, with a C-terminal GFP and under control of 4 kb of the hsf-1 promoter, integrated at a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605. Larval arrest at 25C. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

drSi28 [hsf-1p::hsf-1(R145A)::GFP::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. Expresses single-copy drSi28 in the background of balanced hsf-1(ok600). drSi28 includes hsf-1 cDNA containing an arginine to alanine mutation at residue 145 in the DNA binding domain with a C-terminal GFP and controlled by 4 kb of the hsf-1 promoter, integrated at a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605. Segregates WT GFP+ heterozygotes, non-GFP ok600 homozygotes (not rescued by drSi28), very rare GFP+ homozygous hT2, and dead eggs. Maintain by picking wild-type GFP+. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

drSi41 [hsf-1p::hsf-1::HA::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. hsf-1 cDNA containing an HA tag in frame between amino acids 370 and 371, under control of 4 kb of the hsf-1 promoter, integrated as a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605 in EG4322. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

drSi41 [hsf-1p::hsf-1::HA::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. Expresses single-copy drSi41 in hsf-1(sy441) hypomorph. drSi41 includes hsf-1 cDNA containing an HA tag in frame between amino acids 370 and 371, under control of 4 kb of the hsf-1 promoter, integrated as a single copy by MosSCI on chromosome II at ttTi5605. Moderate rescue of sy441 25C growth arrest, but should be maintained at 20C or lower. Reference: Morton EA, Lamitina T. Aging Cell. 2012 Oct 26. doi: 10.1111/acel.12024.

kyIs140: [str-2::GFP + lin-15(+)] I. otTi20 [oig-8p::oig-8 + NeoR]. Single-copy mini-Mos insertion of rescuing oig-8p::oig-8 transgene.

kyIs140: [str-2::GFP + lin-15(+)] I. otTi22 [str-1p::oig-8 + NeoR]. Single-copy mini-Mos insertion of rescuing str-1p::oig-8 transgene.

kyIs140: [str-2::GFP + lin-15(+)] I. otTi24 [ceh-36(prom3)::oig-8 + NeoR]. Single-copy mini-Mos insertion of rescuing ceh-36(prom3)::oig-8 transgene.

otTi71 [UPN::lin-4::unc-54 3’UTR]. single copy insertion of panneuronally expressed lin-4 pri-miRNA. Reference: Sun H & Hobert O. Nature. 2021 Dec;600(7887):93-99. doi: 10.1038/s41586-021-04071-4. PMID: 34759317.

otIs904 [ges-1p::ins-1::tagRFP-T::SL2::GFP::his-44::tbb-2 3’ UTR + inx-6p18::tagRFP::unc-54 3' UTR] V. Transgene allows monitoring of the secretion of INS-1 neuropeptide from the intestine under different physiological conditions. The multicopy array was inserted at the oxTi553 landing site using the Fluorescent Landmark Interference (FLInt) method. Reference: Sural S, et al. Sci Adv. 2025 Sep 26;11(39):eadw1270. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adw1270. PMID: 40991693.

otIs908 [pha-4(prom2)::TIR1(F79G)::mTur2::tbb-2 3'UTR + unc-122p::mCherry::unc-54 3' UTR] V. TIR1(F79G) expression in all 22 enteric neurons (20 pharyngeal neurons, AVL and DVB), RIS and PVT. The multicopy array was inserted at the oxTi553 landing site using the Fluorescent Landmark Interference (FLInt) method. Reference: Sural S, et al. Sci Adv. 2025 Sep 26;11(39):eadw1270. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adw1270. PMID: 40991693.

otIs913 [pha-4(prom2)::daf-2(DN)::eBFP2::tbb-2 3’ UTR + unc-122p::mCherry::unc-54 3' UTR] V. daf-2(DN) encodes a dominant negative form of the DAF-2 protein, causing inhibition of the insulin receptor DAF-2. pha-4(prom2) drives expression of daf-2(DN) in all 22 enteric neurons (20 pharyngeal neurons, AVL and DVB), RIS and PVT. The multicopy array was inserted at the oxTi553 landing site using the Fluorescent Landmark Interference (FLInt) method. Reference: Sural S, et al. Sci Adv. 2025 Sep 26;11(39):eadw1270. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adw1270. PMID: 40991693.

otIs927 [ges-1p::nlp-40::tagRFP-T::SL2::GFP::his-44::tbb-2 3’ UTR + inx-6(prom18)::tagRFP-T::unc-54 3' UTR] V. Transgene allows monitoring of the secretion of NLP-40 neuropeptide from the intestine under different physiological conditions. The multicopy array was inserted at the oxTi553 landing site using the Fluorescent Landmark Interference (FLInt) method. Reference: Sural S, et al. Sci Adv. 2025 Sep 26;11(39):eadw1270. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adw1270. PMID: 40991693.

otIs937 [ceh-19(prom2)::daf-2(DN)::eBFP2::SL2::tagRFP-T::tbb-2 3' UTR + unc-122p::GFP::unc-54 3' UTR] V. daf-2(DN) encodes a dominant negative form of the DAF-2 protein, causing inhibition of the insulin receptor DAF-2. daf-2(DN) encodes a dominant negative form of the DAF-2 protein, causing inhibition of the insulin receptor DAF-2. ceh-19(prom2) drives expression of daf-2(DN) specifically in the MC neurons in the pharyngeal nervous system. The multicopy array was inserted at the oxTi553 landing site using the Fluorescent Landmark Interference (FLInt) method. Reference: Sural S, et al. Sci Adv. 2025 Sep 26;11(39):eadw1270. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adw1270. PMID: 40991693.

otIs942 [tph-1(prom5)::daf-2(DN)::eBFP2::SL2::tagRFP-T::tbb-2 3' UTR + unc-122p::GFP::unc-54 3' UTR] V. daf-2(DN) encodes a dominant negative form of the DAF-2 protein, causing inhibition of the insulin receptor DAF-2. daf-2(DN) encodes a dominant negative form of the DAF-2 protein, causing inhibition of the insulin receptor DAF-2. tph-1(prom5) drives expression of daf-2(DN) specifically in the NSM neurons. The multicopy array was inserted at the oxTi553 landing site using the Fluorescent Landmark Interference (FLInt) method. Reference: Sural S, et al. Sci Adv. 2025 Sep 26;11(39):eadw1270. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adw1270. PMID: 40991693.

ieSi57 [eft-3p::TIR1::mRuby::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. Single copy transgene inserted into chromosome II (oxTi179) expressing modified Arabidopsis thaliana TIR1 tagged with mRuby in the soma. Endogenous osm-6 locus tagged with GFP and AID allows for inducible cilia disruption upon application of auxin. Reference: Varandas KC, et al. Nat Commun. 2025 Jan 2;16(1):79. doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-55674-0. PMID: 39747235.

ccIs55 [unc-54::lacZ + sup-7(st5)] V. Strain PD55 is transformed with plasmid pPD9.10 (which has a non-nuclear unc-54::lacZ fusion and a copy of the sup-7(st5) gene).

alg-1(ap423 [3xflag::gfp::alg-1]) X. ALG-1 tagged at N-terminal with 3xFLAG:GFP at endogenous locus, verified by western blot and fluorescence microscopy. Reference: Aalto AP, et al. PLoS Genet. 2018 Jun 21;14(6):e1007379.

alg-2(ap431[3xflag::mKate2::alg-2]) II. ALG-2 tagged at N-terminal with 3xFLAG:mKate2 at endogenous locus, verified by western blot and fluorescence microscopy. Reference: Aalto AP, et al. PLoS Genet. 2018 Jun 21;14(6):e1007379.

alg-2(ap431[3xflag::mKate2::alg-2]) II. alg-1(ap423[3xflag::gfp::alg-1]) X. Derived from crossing PQ530 and PQ582 strains, verified by fluorescence microscopy. Reference: Aalto AP, et al. PLoS Genet. 2018 Jun 21;14(6):e1007379.

zjIs5 [gst-4p::tdTomato::unc-54 3'UTR + unc-119(+)] II. Single copy insertion into ttTi5605 II. Fluorescence is dim; culture on 2-3 mM acrylamide to increase brightness. Reference: Tang L, et al. G3 (Besthesda). 2015 Dec 28;6(3):551–558. doi: 10.1534/g3.115.023010 PMID: 26715089.

ieSi57 [eft-3p::TIR1::mRuby::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] II. AID* tag inserted into endogenous daf-2 locus. ieSi57 is a single-copy transgene insertion into chromosome II (oxTi179) expressing modified Arabidopsis thaliana TIR1 tagged with mRuby in the soma. This strain can be used for auxin-inducible degradation (AID) of target proteins in somatic tissues. Reference: Venz R, et al. Elife. 2021 Sep 10;10:e71335. doi: 10.7554/eLife.71335. PMID: 34505574.

hutSi2642 [hsp-90p::mCherry::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119 (+)] II. Expresses a single copy of mCherry from hsp-90 promoter; construct utilizes the unc-54 terminator and 3'UTR. Can be used as a standard for multicolor imaging and quantitative microscopy. hsp-90 previously known as daf-21. Reference: Sands B, et al. 2018. Translational Medicine of Aging Volume 2, January 2018, Pages 1–10.

hutSi2661 [hsp-90p::eGFPT::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119 (+)] II. Expresses a single copy of mEGFP from hsp-90 promoter; construct utilizes the unc-54 terminator and 3'UTR. Can be used as a standard for multicolor imaging and quantitative microscopy. hsp-90 previously known as daf-21. Reference: Sands B, et al. 2018. Translational Medicine of Aging Volume 2, January 2018, Pages 1–10.

uthSi17 [myo-3p::MLS::GFP::unc-54 3’UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] I. Single-copy insertion. MLS::GFP reporter uses myo-3 promoter and atp-1 mitochondrial localization sequence; localizes to mitochondrial matrix in body-wall muscle cells. Derived by out-crossing parental strain AGD1664 (EG6701 background) to N2. Reference: Kim J, et al. J Vis Exp. 2025 Jan 17:(215). doi: 10.3791/67610. PMID: 39895615.

uthSi83 [col-19p::MLS::GFP(65C)::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] I. Single-copy insertion. MLS::GFP reporter uses col-19 promoter and atp-1 mitochondrial localization sequence; localizes to mitochondrial matrix in hypodermal cells beginning in late L4 stage. Derived by out-crossing parental strain AGD2837 (EG6701 background) to N2. Reference: Kim J, et al. J Vis Exp. 2025 Jan 17:(215). doi: 10.3791/67610. PMID: 39895615.

uthSi80 [vha-6p::MLS::GFP(65C)::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] IV. Single-copy insertion. MLS::GFP reporter uses vha-6 promoter and atp-1 mitochondrial localization sequence; localizes to mitochondrial matrix in intestinal cells. Derived by out-crossing parental strain AGD2805 (EG6703 background) to N2. Reference: Kim J, et al. J Vis Exp. 2025 Jan 17:(215). doi: 10.3791/67610. PMID: 39895615.

uthSi7 [myo-3p::LifeAct::mRuby::unc-54 3'UTR, Cbr-unc-119(+)] IV. Single-copy insertion of LifeAct::mRuby labels F-actin in body wall muscle cells. Out-crossed to N2. Reference: Higuchi-Sanabria R, et al. Mol Biol Cell. 2018 Oct 15;29(21):2522-2527. doi: 10.1091/mbc.E18-06-0362. PMID: 30133343

uthSi10 [col-19p::LifeAct::mRuby::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] IV. Integrated into cxTi10816. Single-copy insertion of LifeAct::mRuby labels F-actin in hypodermis beginning at late L4 stage. Out-crossed to N2. Reference: Higuchi-Sanabria R, et al. Mol Biol Cell. 2018 Oct 15;29(21):2522-2527. doi: 10.1091/mbc.E18-06-0362. PMID: 30133343

uthSi13 [gly-19p::LifeAct::mRuby::unc-54 3'UTR + Cbr-unc-119(+)] IV. Integrated into cxTi10816. Single-copy insertion of LifeAct::mRuby labels F-actin in intestinal cells. Out-crossed to N2. Reference: Higuchi-Sanabria R, et al. Mol Biol Cell. 2018 Oct 15;29(21):2522-2527. doi: 10.1091/mbc.E18-06-0362. PMID: 30133343