UAS regulatory sequences drive expression of a mutant form of Hsap\TARDBP containing the familial-ALS linked mutation M337V.
Flies expressing Hsap\TARDBPM337V.Scer\UAS.cIa under the control of Scer\GAL4GMR.PU exhibit more severe vacuolar retinal degeneration and reduction in retinal thickness compared with wild type Hsap\TARDBP (Hsap\TARDBPScer\UAS.cIa).
Expression of Hsap\TARDBPM337V.Scer\UAS.cIa in motor neurons under the control of Scer\GAL4D42 significantly shortens lifespan compared to controls.