Atpα protein expression levels are reduced in heterozygotes.
AtpαDTS1R1 has a 4 bp deletion (from 2713-2716) that results in a frameshift mutation predicted to cause premature truncation of the Atpα protein, if any product is made.
Heterozygous adults are long lived, as compared to controls.
AtpαDTS1R1 homozygous embryos have tracheal system defects including increased tube length, and ganglionic branch defects, but have only mild tube diameter increases.
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Revertant.