Syx1AΔ229 and Syx1A06737 flies rescued with Syx1A+t13.5, like wild-type, undergo peristaltic muscle contractions prior to hatching. They also show a robust response to tactile stimulation. Syx1AΔ229 embryos rescued with Syx1AI212A exhibit wild-type cuticle phenotypes. Using whole-cell patch-clamp analysis, Syx1AI212A in a Syx1AΔ229 null background shows a very significantly enhanced evoked junctional current amplitude compared to Syx1A+t13.5 controls (over 200% of wild-type amplitude). There is no significant change in the amplitude of spontaneous mEJCs. The mEJC frequency is also greatly increased. In the absence of Ca2+, this frequency is halved, though still significantly higher than wild-type.
Syx1AI212A rescues Syx1A06737
Syx1AI212A partially rescues Syx1AΔ229
Rescues Syx1AΔ229 to 1st instar larval stage. Rescues Syx1A06737 to adult viability.