Deletion of the genomic sequence between the two progenitor insertions (P{XP}d01963 and PBac{WH}SKf01403). This removes most of the SK transcription unit.
SKΔ mutant larvae have significantly reduced latency to escape behavior following noxious heat stimulation and increased response rate to noxious mechanical stimuli, but not gentle touch, compared to controls.
SKΔ is rescued by SK+tCH321-90C05
SKΔ is rescued by SKUAS.M/Scer\GAL4ppk.1.9
SKΔ is not rescued by SKUAS.V/Scer\GAL4ppk.1.9