ScerGAL4GMR65C07 drives expression in a dense and complex mesh of neurons in the adult brain. A subset of these neurons project to or have cell bodies in the adult pars intercerebralis, adult gnathal ganglion, ellipsoid body, lateral horn and fan-shaped body. Neurons in the lateral horn arborize in the posterior part of the brain and dendrites overlap extensively with projections from Lk positive adult Leucokinin LHKL lateral horn neurons, while synapses are found in the posterior part of the brain, primarily the fan-shaped body.
Thermogenetic activation (using TrpA1UAS.(B).cKa at 28[o]C) of Scer\GAL4GMR65C07 neurons in adults results in a significant reduction in the strength of circadian locomotor rhythms, a decrease in sleep and an increase in locomotor activity levels, compared to controls; addition of Scer\GAL80elav.PS to further restrict activation prevents activation-induced locomotor activity defects.
Inhibition (using shi1.UAS at 28[o]C) of Scer\GAL4GMR65C07 neurons in adults increases sleep and significantly reduces locomotor activity, compared to controls.
Inhibition (using Hsap\KCNJ2UAS.EGFP) of Scer\GAL4GMR65C07 neurons in adults results in a significant reduction in the strength of circadian locomotor rhythms, compared to controls.
Blocking the molecular clock (using cycΔ.UAS.Tag:MYC) in Scer\GAL4GMR65C07 neurons in adults does not significantly affect the strength of circadian locomotor rhythms, compared to controls.