amorphic allele - molecular evidence
The entire ppk open reading frame is deleted. Generated by excision of the Mi{ET1}MB10310 insertion; a portion of the original Mi{ET1} element remains. PCR analysis indicates that the neighbouring spel1 and elB genes are intact.
abnormal pain response | third instar larval stage
ppkΔ5/ppkΔ5 third instar larvae have significantly reduced mechanical nociception (response to harsh touch).