Homozygotes develop normally into the late third larval instar, but then die without undergoing metamorphosis. Adults are short lived and only live for a few days.
Trxr1Δ2 is rescued by Scer\GAL4Act5C.PI/Trxr1mito.UAS
Trxr1Δ2 is not rescued by Trxr1cyto.UAS/Scer\GAL4Act5C.PI
Expression of Trxr-1mito.Scer\UAS under the control of Scer\GAL4Act5C.PI restores the lifespan of Trxr-1Δ2 hemizygous males from a few days up to the range of the wild-type lifespan.