UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Expression of SbdsGD13961 under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PLu leads to shorter migration distances in third instar larval crawling assay (with larvae often turning instead of moving linearly).
Larvae expressing SbdsGD13961 under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PLu exhibit lower learning index in the odor/taste learning assay.
Expression of SbdsGD13961 under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PLu leads to progressively reduced climbing ability in adults.
Expression of SbdsGD13961 under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PLu leads to an increase in the size of neuromuscular junctions and the number of active zones in muscle 4 synapses.
Adults expressing CG8549GD13961 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.