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= Paralytic (gene)
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Paralytic is a gene found in the fruit fly, *Drosophila melanogaster*. The gene encodes for a voltage-gated sodium channel, which plays a critical role in the generation and propagation of action potentials in neurons and muscle cells. Mutations in this gene can lead to a range of phenotypic effects, particularly affecting the nervous system and muscle function.