ttk 3.2 transcript encoding the 69kD protein is under the control of a Hsp70 promoter.
Embryos heat shocked at 5-6 hours of development do not complete germ band retraction. Embryos exhibit an almost complete loss of neurons.
Overexpression of ttk at 6-5 to 8.5 hours of embryonic development causes significant reduction in the number of peripheral neurons. Scolopale cells are transformed to cap cells and external sensory organs are transformed to support cells. Overexpression in the adult results in duplicated bristles and multiple sockets.
ttk69.hs is a suppressor of wing margin bristle | ectopic phenotype of acHw-49c