UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Expression of CharonGD11541 under the control of Scer\GAL4GSG5966 (along with RU486 to activate the expression) results in a significant reduction in lifespan, as compared to controls.
Adults expressing CG5118GD11541 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.