microvillus & follicle cell, with Scer\GAL4FRT.Rnor\Cd2.Act5C
Expression of Cad99CScer\UAS.dsRNA in follicle cells exhibit a range of defects of microvilli. Microvilli appear substantially shorter than in wild-type. In many cases, apical protrusions appear reduced in number, and they form an irregular, spiky pattern, suggesting that microvilli are abnormally shaped and may be clumped. In other cases, no obvious protrusions are detected or only few microvilli with an abnormal, wavy shape protruded from the apical surface.