A 5.6 kb genomic fragment comprising the wild type chico sequence including the cis-regulatory sequences.
chico+t5.6 rescues chico1
Expression of chico+t5.6 fully restores several phenotypic defects associated with chico1, including developmental delay, reduced growth, female sterility and increased glycogen and lipid storage. The increase in lifespan seen in chico1/+ mutant flies is also rescued.