Insertion into the first intron of eIF-4a.
Mutant eIF-4a1069 clones are smaller than wild-type, but have wild-type cell size.
Larval growth arrest, in L2. 60% survive until 4 days after hatching. 42% survive until 8 days after hatching. DNA replication continues at a reduced level compared to wild type. Mutant phenotype is cell autonomous. Mutant clones in the wing disc are detectable but never reach twin spot size. Flies which have had clones induced in them do not show a rough eye phenotype.
eIF4A1069 is a suppressor of increased cell number | somatic clone phenotype of Ptendj189
eIF4A1069 is a non-suppressor of increased cell size | somatic clone phenotype of Ptendj189
Ptendj189, eIF4A1069 has eye disc | somatic clone phenotype
Excision of the P-element is accompanied by reversion of the mutant phenotype.