Selective pan-neuronal removal of caz by expressing Scer\FLP1Scer\UAS.cDa under the control of Scer\GAL4elav-C155 in a cazFRT background results in motor defects, a majority exhibiting P-stage lethality attributable to the inability of adult flies to eclose from the pupal case, with a subset of adult escapers that have significantly reduced lifespan, as compared to controls.
Selective adult pan-neuronal removal of caz by expressing Scer\FLP1Scer\UAS.cDa under the control of Scer\GAL4elav-C155 in a cazFRT background (in combination with a Gal80[ts] transgene to restrict expression to the adult stage) does not result in a climbing defect at 4 weeks of age, and no significant change in life span, as compared to controls.