[Primary structure of the esterase s gene from Drosophila virilis]

Complete nucleotide sequence of the esterase S gene of Drosophila virilis has been determined. The length of the gene from the transcription initiation site down to the polyadenylation signal is about 1850 bp. Conceptual translation of the DNA sequence reveals a protein 549 amino acid residues long, its presumptive active site being highly similar to active sites of the known esterases of insects and mammals.