loss of function allele
Insertion in an intron of Vsx1, 1.2kb downstream of exon 2.
Insertion into the second intron.
abnormal neuroanatomy | pharate adult stage
lethal
adult optic lobe | pharate adult stage
Mutants show lethality at all postembryonic stages.
Mutant pharate adults have significantly smaller optic lobes than control animals.