Expression of GSd472GSd472 under the control of Scer\GAL4109(2)80 results in reduced dendrite branching in the class IV dorsal cluster dendritic arborisation neurons in third instar larvae.
Isolated RP2 neuron clones expressing GSd472GSd472 under the control of Scer\GAL4Act5C.PP (clones generated using the Scer\FLP1eve.RN2 line) show a reduction in dendrite branching at 25-31 hours after egg laying. The distribution of dendrites in the dendritic field is altered: there is a decrease in the number of dendrites targeted to the anterior regions and an increase in the number targeted to posterior regions.