macrochaeta & scutum
microchaeta & scutum
msi2 and msi1/msi2 mutant testes exhibit fewer brightly stained cells at the apex of the testis, indicative of a loss of early germ cells. msi2 mutant testis also exhibit a swelling of the apical region in ~19% of testes analyzed, although this could be attributed to defects in the development of the outer muscle sheath of the testis.
Homozygotes survive over two weeks post-eclosion. Microchaetae on the notum have variable phenotype but not as severe as having up to 4 sockets and no shaft. Macrochaetae also display variability.
msi2 is a non-enhancer of abnormal neuroanatomy phenotype of Hsap\ATXN8OSCTG112.UAS, Scer\GAL4GMR.PF
msi2 is a non-suppressor of abnormal neuroanatomy phenotype of Hsap\ATXN8OSCTG112.UAS, Scer\GAL4GMR.PF
msi2/msi1 has male germline stem cell phenotype, non-enhanceable by Rbp61
msi2/msi1 has male germline stem cell phenotype, non-suppressible by Rbp61
msi2 is an enhancer of egg phenotype of ImpUAS.cGa, Scer\GAL4VP16.mat.αTub67C
msi2 is an enhancer of egg chorion phenotype of ImpUAS.cGa, Scer\GAL4VP16.mat.αTub67C
A msi2 background very weakly enhances the dorsalisation phenotype observed in ImpScer\UAS.cGa overexpression (Scer\GAL4mat.αTub67C.T:Hsim\VP16) mutants.
Dominantly enhances the Df(1)N-54l9/+ and N55e11/+ wing nicking phenotypes.