UASt regulates expression of a full length cDNA of the Hsap\MECP2 e2 isoform (1461 nt, 486 aa) containing a R106W missense mutation within the methyl-CpG-binding domain that eliminates the protein's ability to bind DNA.
Expression of Hsap\MECP2R106W.Scer\UAS driven by Scer\GAL4elav-C155 does not cause obvious dendritic defects in MN5 motoneurons.
Expression of Hsap\MECP2R106W.Scer\UAS in MN5 motoneurons (via Scer\GAL4futsch-C380 and Scer\GAL80Cha.3.3P) does not cause any obvious dendritic defects.
Expression via Scer\GAL4GMR.PU disrupts the external structure of the eye, resulting in a 'glassy' effect on the surface. Ommatidia are disorganized and interommatidial bristles are partially lost.