Defects in mitochondrial membrane potential are detected in the neuromuscular junctions of homozygous UbcD6EY04634 mutant third instar larvae.
UbcD6EY04634 mutant larvae exhibit defects in synaptic vesicle trafficking. The levels of membrane uptake (dye internalisation) in UbcD6EY04634 mutant synaptic boutons in response to nerve stimulation is significantly reduced compared to controls. Synaptic transmission appears normal (both Excitatory Junctional Current (EJC) and miniature Excitatory Junctional Current (mEJC) are similar to controls). No effect is seen on Excitatory Junction Potential (EJP) at low frequencies, but at high frequencies EJP amplitudes in UbcD6EY04634 mutants are steadily reduced, indicating a reduced rate of vesicle replenishment. This reduction in EJP amplitude is less severe when motor neurons are filled with ATP.
Ubc6EY04634/Ubc6[+] is a suppressor | partially of chemical sensitive | adult stage phenotype of Otud6C183A
Ubc6EY04634/Ubc6[+] is a suppressor | partially of increased mortality | adult stage phenotype of Otud6C183A
Ubc6EY04634 is rescued by Ubc6+tHa
Expression of UbcD6+tHa rescues the third instar larval lethality associated with homozygous UbcD6EY04634. The mitochondrial membrane potential and synaptic vesicle trafficking defects seen in UbcD6EY04634 mutant third instar larvae are also rescued, as are the defects in vesicle recycling (reduction in Excitatory Junctional Potential).