The Gr5a coding sequence has been replaced with sequence encoding a lexA::VP16 driver.
The Gr5a coding sequence has been replaced with sequence encoding a lexA::VP16 driver. A single loxP site is also present downstream of the inserted driver sequence.
Comment: Expressed in a subset of gustatory receptor neurons
EcollexAVP16.Gr5a drives expression in 2 (of 4) prothoracic leg tarsal taste bristles in tarsal segment 5, 6 gustatory receptor neurons associated with the taste pegs and 1-2 gustatory receptor neurons of the adult labral sense organ. All of the labellar neurons and many of the tarsal S cells send projections to the adult subesophageal zone.
Inhibition (using Hsap\KCNJ2lexAop.cHa) of Ecol\lexAVP16.Gr5a cells in adult females results in a significant increase in preference for softer 100 mM sucrose-containing agarose for egg laying, compared to controls.