UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Expression via P{GAL4-tim.E}27 or P{cry-GAL4.Z}17 (in the presence of Dcr-2Scer\UAS.cDa) results in robust reduction in the the number of flies showing rhythmic behaviour in constant darkness and a concomitant reduction in the 'rhythmic strength' value of flies classified as rhythmic. Inclusion of Scer\GAL80cry.PS rescues the circadian rhythm defects of P{GAL4-tim.E}27 Fer2LCHKK103577 flies; inclusion of Scer\GAL80Pdf.PS partially rescues these defects.
Under 12:12 hour alternating light/dark cycles, control and P{GAL4-tim.E}27 Fer2LCHKK103577 Dcr-2Scer\UAS.cDa flies show no apparent differences in locomotor circadian rhythm. Rhythm breaks down under constant darkness conditions, and is restored upon re-establishment of light/dark cycles. Clock neurons are not killed by Fer2LCHKK103577 expression.
Circadian arrhythmicity in constant darkness is observed when when Fer2LCHKK103577 (together with Dcr-2Scer\UAS.cDa) is expressed via Scer\GAL4Mai179, P{GAL4-tim.E}62, P{GAL4-tim.E}82, P{GAL4-tim.E}86, P{cry-GAL4.E}39 or Scer\GAL4elav-C155.
Circadian behaviour in constant darkness is not affected when Fer2LCHKK103577 (together with Dcr-2Scer\UAS.cDa) is expressed via Scer\GAL4P2.4.Pdf, P{cry-GAL4.E}19, Scer\GAL4Clk.4.1M, Scer\GAL4Clk.4.5F, Scer\GAL4nrv2.PS, Scer\GAL4C805, Scer\GAL4NP3084, Scer\GAL4GMR.PFa or Scer\GAL4ple.PF.