The YPWM homeodomain has been mutated to the corresponding sequence of D. melanogaster ftz (a FNWS motif) that lacks homeotic function.
antennal segment 3 & bract | ectopic, with Scer\GAL4Dll-md23
Expression of Tcas\ftzFNWS.Scer\UAS, under the control of Scer\GAL4arm.PS, does not affect cuticle formation in the embryo. Expression of Tcas\ftzFNWS.Scer\UAS, under the control of Scer\GAL4Dll-md23, causes the homeotic transformation of the arista into tarsal segments 3-5. Antennal segment 3 shows leg-like ectopic bristles with bracts.