The expression of Hsap\PRNPV129.D167S.UAS under the control of Scer\GAL4GMR.PU induces a mildly disorganized eye, with disorganized ommatidia.
The expression of one copy of Hsap\PRNPV129.D167S.UAS under the control of Scer\GAL4ey-OK107 induces defects in the adult mushroom body: One-day-old flies exhibit thinner axonal projections; by day 40, there is decreased axon projection coverage and widespread membrane blebbing.