Deletion removing the promoter and first two exons of sicily.
sicilyC clones in mosaic early third instar larval fat bodies do not show defects in cell size compared to controls; these cells do not accumulate autophagosome-like structures (Atg8a-positive), as compared to controls.
Mutant flies containing homozygous eyes (generated using the eyFLP method) show degenerative electroretinogram defects which worsen with age. The amplitude of the ERG is reduced in 1 day old flies and is almost completely abolished after 24 days.
sicilyC is rescued by Scer\GAL4da.G32/sicilyUAS.cZa
sicilyC is rescued by sicilymCherry
sicilyT:Disc\RFP-mCherry rescues the lethality and electroretinogram defects of sicilyC.