Adult flies in which IdedsRNA.Scer\UAS is broadly expressed under the control of Scer\GAL4Act5C.PI weigh 25% more than control flies.
Expression of IdedsRNA.Scer\UAS in insulin-producing cells, under the control of Scer\GAL4Ilp2.PR, results in flies that weigh more than control flies by 21%. These flies exhibit about 30% lower haemolymph trehalose when compared to control flies. These flies lay 14% more eggs than controls.
Females expressing IdedsRNA.Scer\UAS in insulin-producing cells, under the control of Scer\GAL4Ilp2.PR have a median lifespan 18% shorter than control females.