FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Allele: Dmel\ewg1
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Dmel\ewg1
Species
D. melanogaster
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FBal0003887
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Adult ewg1/ewg2 transheterozygotes do not show any significant increase in the number of progenitor cells (intestinal stem cells and enteroblasts) in the midgut, as compared to controls.

The majority of dorsal longitudinal muscles (DLMs) are lost in homozygous ewg1 mutants.

ewg1/ewg2 pupae exhibit severe IFM defects: a complete loss or severe reduction in the width of the affected muscles.

Very reduced viability when heterozygous with a series of yellow terminal deficiencies: neural defects.

Homozygotes are flightless, and 93% have an abnormal wing posture.

viable Survival of lethal alleles in combination with ewg1 variable and temperature-sensitive

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ewg1/ewg2 is a suppressor of cell lethal | adult stage phenotype of ApcQ8

ewg1/ewg2 is a suppressor of abnormal size | adult stage phenotype of ApcQ8

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ewg1/ewg2 is a suppressor of photoreceptor | adult stage phenotype of ApcQ8

ewg1/ewg2 is a suppressor of rhabdomere | adult stage phenotype of ApcQ8

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Hemizygous ewg1/ewg2 suppresses the apoptosis seen in ApcQ8 mutant photoreceptors. The shortening of photoreceptor length seen prior to apoptosis is also suppressed, as is the rhabdomere enlargement seen as a result of misspecification of all of the photoreceptors in the dorsal half of the retina to a dorsal rim area fate.

Homozygous ewg1 suppresses the apoptosis seen in ApcQ8 mutant photoreceptors.

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ewg1 is partially rescued by ewghs.PD

Comments

ewg1/ewg2 lethality can be rescued by ewgelav.NS. Rescued adults exhibit an erect wing phenotype due to complete absence of DLMs with varying degree of DVM defects. Introduction of ewghs.PD to ewg2 ewgelav.NS flies restores DVM and DLM muscles so the adults can fly.

Erect wing phenotype is rescued by ewghs.PD.

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Hanratty.

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