UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Expression of SIFaRGD698 under the control of Scer\GAL4SIFaR.PS or Scer\GAL4fru.P1.D significantly increases male-male courtship behavior, compared to controls.
Adults expressing SIFaRGD698 under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PLu (in the presence of Dcr-2Scer\UAS.cDa to increase the efficiency of RNAi) show significantly reduced avoidance of noxious temperature (46[o]C) compared to control flies.