UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
The expression of AstC-R2GD17055 under the control of Scer\GAL4Ilp2.PR leads to absent circadian vitellogenesis rhythm (i.e. absence of peak stage 8 oocyte production at CT14).
Adults expressing AstC-R2GD17055 under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PLu (in the presence of Dcr-2Scer\UAS.cDa to increase the efficiency of RNAi) do not show a significant defect in avoidance of noxious temperature (46[o]C) compared to control flies.