UAS regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Expression of vriJF02011 in the fat body under the control of Scer\GAL4DcG results in significant hyperglycaemia.
Expression of vriJF02011 under the control of Scer\GAL4Hand.ΔVM.Switch (initiated by feeding flies RU486 during adulthood) improves cardiac performance in old flies. The heart period (mean time between successive end-diastolic positions) and frequency of arrhythmia are reduced compared to age-matched controls. Expression of vriJF02011 also prevents the age-related decrease in End-Diastolic Diameter (EDD) seen in wild type flies.