Expression via Scer\GAL4wor.PA and Scer\GAL80ase.PN does not prevent proliferation of larval neuroblasts (NBs), and increases the size and extends the lifespan of pupal NBs.
Cultured pupal neuroblasts (NBs) from flies expressing UQCR-14KK115522 under the control of Scer\GAL4wor.PA and Scer\GAL80ase.PN are able to divide, but the normal shrinkage observed in wild type pupal NBs is completely prevented.
Expression via Scer\GAL4insc-Mz1407 reduces oxygen consumption rates in larval and pupal brains. NADH levels are significantly increased, but overall energy/ATP levels are unchanged. Lactate levels are reduced and unchanged between larval and pupal stages, whereas lactate levels strongly decrease from larval to pupal stages in wild type.