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degenerin genes are not required for the response mediated by ASH
| Genotype | Osm (% defective) | Sos (reversal time in sec) | Not (% responses) |
|---|---|---|---|
| unc-8(n491n1193) | 0 ± 0 | 2.0 ± 0.3 | 86 ± 6 |
| deg-1(u506)X | – | – | 14 ± 4 |
| deg-1(u506u550)X | 12 ± 6 | 2.1 ± 0.3 | 92 ± 5 |
| deg-1(u506u550); unc-8 (n491n1193) | 3 ± 1 | 2.2 ± 0.5 | 84 ± 3 |
| deg-1(u38) | – | – | 32 ± 9 |
| +/+ | – | – | 76 ± 9 |
unc-8 and deg-1 mutations were characterized and analyzed as described in Table 1. +/+, Control animals; –, not determined.
