UASt regulatory sequences drive expression of an inverted repeat.
Expression of Abd-BKK107739 under the control of Scer\GAL4elav.PLu (in combination with a Dicer-2 transgene to enhance RNAi efficiency) results in a significant decrease in virgin female receptivity, as compared to controls.
Expression of Abd-BKK107739 under the control of Scer\GAL4nSyb.PS (in combination with a Dicer-2 transgene to enhance RNAi efficiency) results in lethality.