Table 2.
The 10 known genes harboring the largest intronic ultraconserved sequences between D. melanogaster and D. pseudoobscura
| Gene | Molecular function | Size of uc-element (bp) |
|---|---|---|
| RhoGAPp 190 | Rho GTPase activator activity | 160 |
| Awh (Arrowhead) | Homeobox transcription factor | 144 |
| acj6 (abnormal chemosensory jump 6) | Homeobox transcription factor | 144 |
| CG 16791 | Unknown function | 143 |
| caup (caupolican) | Homeobox transcription factor | 139 |
| sif (still life) | Rho guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity | 138 |
| CG14521 | Immunoglobulin-like protein | 134 |
| svp (seven up) | COUP transcription factor | 134 |
| Ubx (Ultrabithorax) | Homeobox transcription factor | 132 |
| nAcRalpha-34E (nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor_34E) | Ion-channel | 131 |
| hh (hedgehog) | Endopeptidase activity | 131 |
The full list of uc-elements can be found at http://www.imb.uq.edu.au/groups/mattick/drosophila_uc/.