Imprecise excision of P{EP(loxP.UAS)y+.UAS}RhebEP50.084, deleting part of the element (0.6Kb remains), without deleting any flanking genomic sequence.
ommatidium (with Rheb2G5)
ommatidium (with Rheb3M2)
ommatidium (with Rheb7A1)
spermatocyte (with Rheb7A1)
Rheb44.1/Rheb7A1 mutant adult flies have a reduced body weight compared to heterozygous controls.
Lipid content is not increased in Rheb44.1/Rheb7A1 mutant flies compared to controls. Carbohydrate content is slightly decreased.
Cholinesterase activity is significantly reduced in Rheb44.1/Rheb7A1 mutant flies compared to controls.
Rheb2D1/Rheb44.1 mutant adult flies have a reduced body weight compared to heterozygous controls.
Lipid content is increased in Rheb2D1/Rheb44.1 mutant flies compared to controls. Carbohydrate content is similar to controls.
Homozygous Rheb2D1/Rheb44.1 mutant flies exhibit defective electroretinogram (ERG) readings.
Cholinesterase activity is significantly reduced in Rheb2D1/Rheb44.1 mutant flies compared to controls.