Table 2.
Results obtained with the different strains
| Population | No. of euchromatic copiesa | mRNA levelb | In situ localization of mRNAs | PTT result | Env protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makindu | 5 | 1.53 | Nurse cells +, follicle cells + | Complete ORF | NDc |
| Mayotte | 2 | 1 | Follicle cells +++ | Complete ORF | Follicle cells |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 0.02 | ND | Complete ORF | ND |
| Chicharo | 0 | 4.10−4 | ND | Complete ORF | ND |
| Senegal (D. melanogaster) | 9 | 3.10−5 | ND | Complete ORF | ND |
a
As previously determined by in situ hybridization on polytene chromosomes (2).
b
Relative to the Mayotte level.
c
ND, not detected.