3.84kb genomic fragment encompassing ddbt (derived from the CH322-142G7 BACPAC clone). Includes 1.69kb upstream and 1.45kb downstream sequence. The protein is tagged at the N-terminal end with EGFP.
Expression is observed during spermatogenesis from mid-late enlongation-stage spermatids (comet-stage) on.
ddbtEGFP partially rescues ddbtZ4344/Df(3L)7C
The male sterility of ddbtZ4344/Df(3L)7C flies is rescued to a high degree by combination with ddbtT:Avic\GFP-EGFP.