The dik protein truncates at amino acid 245.
The wing discs in homozygous dik1 third instar larvae are small compared to controls.
dik1 enhances the variegation seen in In(1)wm4h females. This enhancement is suppressed upon expression of dik+tE4RX or in the presence of Dp(1;3)JC153.
dik1 enhances the variegation seen in In(1)sc8 females. Extra bristles are seen in the pleura. This enhancement is suppressed upon expression of dik+tE4RX or in the presence of Dp(1;3)JC153.