Expression of IrcUAS.cHa under the control of Scer\GAL4Uro.PU leads to improved fly resistance to paraquat.
Flies expressing IrcScer\UAS.cHa under the control of Scer\GAL4da.G32 show 15% mortality within 24 hours of mild wounding in 7-8 days old adults compared to 1% in controls. The mortality rate is increased to ~50% in response to more severe wounding.
The reduced survival rate after natural infection with "Ecc-15" (P.carotovorum.carotovorum) that is seen in flies expressing IrcdsRNA.Scer\UAS under the control of Scer\GAL4da.G32 is rescued by co-expression of IrcScer\UAS.cHa.