PBac{RB}5-HT2e01363 is inserted in the third intron of 5-HT2, disrupting expression of three exons downstream of the insertion, which encode essential intracellular and transmembrane domains.
Similar to wild type, 5-HT2Ae01363 larvae are sensitive to 100μM metitepine and show decreased feeding rates when fed with this drug.
Unlike wild type, 5-HT2Ae01363/5-HT2AGal4 larvae are resistant to 100μM metitepine, and show relatively higher feeding rates when fed with this drug.
5-HT2Ae01363/5-HT2AGal4 larvae eat less food than controls (in absence of metitepine).
Neither total sleep nor sleep bout length is significantly different in 5-HT2e01363 flies compared to controls.