Expression of diaFH1FH2.Scer\UAS.P\T.T:Avic\GFP-EGFP under the control of Scer\GAL4en-e16E results in the dynamic lamellipodia and filopodia of the leading edge cells being replaced by lamellipodia with ruffled edges and by fan-shaped lamellipodia with radial actin arrays not seen in wild-type lamellipodia. These lamellipodia are larger than in wild type. Filopodial number, length and lifetime are all significantly decreased compared to wild type. Many of the remaining "filopodia" arise from fan-shaped lamellipodia and do not grow substantially after their appearance, in contrast to wild-type filopodia.
Scer\GAL4en-e16E, diaFH1FH2.UASp.EGFP has filopodium phenotype, suppressible by Lmon\actAFP4mito.UAS.EGFP, Scer\GAL4en-e16E
Scer\GAL4en-e16E, diaFH1FH2.UASp.EGFP has embryonic leading edge cell phenotype, suppressible by Lmon\actAFP4mito.UAS.EGFP, Scer\GAL4en-e16E
Scer\GAL4en-e16E, diaFH1FH2.UASp.EGFP has lamellipodium phenotype, suppressible by Lmon\actAFP4mito.UAS.EGFP, Scer\GAL4en-e16E
Scer\GAL4en-e16E, diaFH1FH2.UASp.EGFP, enaUAS.GFP has embryonic leading edge cell phenotype
Scer\GAL4en-e16E, diaFH1FH2.UASp.EGFP, enaUAS.GFP has filopodium phenotype
Scer\GAL4en-e16E, diaFH1FH2.UASp.EGFP, enaUAS.GFP has lamellipodium phenotype
Co-expression of enaScer\UAS.T:Avic\GFP and diaFH1FH2.Scer\UAS.P\T.T:Avic\GFP-EGFP under the control of Scer\GAL4en-e16E in embryos results in fewer filopodia but larger lamellipodia at the leading edge.
Co-expression of Zzzz\actAFP4mito.Scer\UAS.T:Avic\GFP-EGFP largely restores filopodia number and length to wild type in leading edge cells expressing diaFH1FH2.Scer\UAS.P\T.T:Avic\GFP-EGFP under the control of Scer\GAL4en-e16E. Fewer ruffle-like lamellipodia are seen and those that form are nearer wild type in size.