Expression of Mef2Scer\UAS.T:Ivir\HA1 under the control of Scer\GAL4ninaE.PT causes photoreceptor degeneration, showing a decline in electroretinogram amplitude in photoreceptors, as compared to controls.
Expression of Mef2Scer\UAS.T:Ivir\HA1 under the control of Scer\GAL4nSyb.PS causes lethality within a week after eclosion.