5.5kb fragment containing the ninaE gene, in which a premature UGA stop codon replaces residue L205. The truncated protein produced is missing the retinal binding site (Lys319).
The rhabdomeres of the ommatidia are smaller than wild-type. R7 is normal. The pseudopupil is similar to wild-type in appearance. ERG is abnormal (no on-transient is produced). Partially suppressed by tRNA:L3:49Faopal.
Shows lower photoreceptor R1-R6 activity than ninaE309UAA, ninaE309UAG or ninaE309UGA in an electrophysiological assay.