Table 1.
Depletion of rbm-28 results in retarded heterochronic phenotypes. N2 worms cultured at 25°C on vector control or rbm-28 (RNAi) were scored for vulva development (Vul = vulvaless, p-Vul = protruding vulva) and alae formation (incomplete refers to non-contiguous alae ridges due to variable seam cell differentiation). These phenotypes were scored when worms reached adulthood as assessed by gonad development (48 hours for vector and 94 hours for rbm-28)
| Adult Phenotypes: | Vul | p-Vul | Normal | No alae | Incomplete alae | Full alae |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vector (n=20) | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| rbm-28 (n=30) | 33% | 60% | 7% | 10% | 60% | 30% |