UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Expression of staiGD8550 under the control of Scer\GAL4ppk.PU (in combination with a Dicer-2 transgene to enhance RNAi efficiency) does not lead to any significant defects in axon or dendrite clearance after injury, or dendrite pruning 18h after the onset of pupariation, as compared to controls.
Adults expressing staiGD8550 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.