Expression of ciN:Zn.Scer\UAS.T:Ivir\HA1 under the control of Scer\GAL4ci.PC results in a change in larval denticle belt patterning.
When expression is driven by Scer\GAL4ptc-559.1 in the embryo, naked cuticle is deleted and the denticle belts are partially duplicated.
Expression of ciN:Zn.Scer\UAS.T:Ivir\HA1 under the control of Scer\GAL4ci.PC in ci94 mutants completely restores the wild-type repetitive pattern of denticles and naked cuticle in embryos. These animals complete development and eclose into normal-looking, sterile adults.