UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Expression of azotGD7219 under the control of Scer\GAL4Act.PU prevents the cell elimination normally seen in the 'loser' cells when cell competition is induced through generation of super-competitive dmαTub84B.PBb-expressing clones.
Adults expressing azotGD7219 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.