UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Larvae expressing ClC-bGD1958 under the control of Scer\GAL41003.3 (in the presence of Dcr-2Scer\UAS.cDa to enhance RNAi) show a reduced response to gentle touch compared to controls. Class III ddaA neurons in these larvae have a normal number of dendritic sensory filopodia, the average length of the filopodia is normal and the total length of primary dendritic branches is not altered compared to wild type.
Adults expressing ClC-bGD1958 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.
Expression under the control of Scer\GAL4Mef2.PR results in undefined lethality.