UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Third instar larvae expressing ppk16GD12781 under the control of Scer\GAL4VGlut-OK371 show no significant increase in quantal content at the neuromuscular junction in the presence of the glutamate receptor antagonist philanthotoxin-433 (10μM), indicating a defect in synaptic homeostasis. In the absence of philanthotoxin-433, the larvae show no significant change in evoked excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) amplitude or quantal content, and a small decrease in miniature mEPSP amplitude compared to controls.
Third instar larvae expressing ppk16GD12781 under the control of Scer\GAL4Mhc.PW do not show defects in synaptic homeostasis in the presence of philanthotoxin-433.
Adults expressing ppk16GD12781 under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PLu (in the presence of Dcr-2Scer\UAS.cDa to increase the efficiency of RNAi) can show significantly reduced avoidance of noxious temperature (46[o]C) compared to control flies, depending on the particular P{GD12781} insertion line used.