A reduction is seen in EJCs in n-sybΔF33B/n-sybI18 larvae over a full range of Ca2+ concentrations. Sensitivity to Calcium is not altered. There are no differences in mEJC amplitude that can explain the observed reduction in synaptic transmission. A reduction in Ca2+ cooperativity of synaptic transmission is seen. The mean mEJC decay time is not affected.
Transheterozygotes with n-sybF33 or n-sybΔF33B can survive to adulthood, but the flies are very sluggish and often remain motionless for minutes at a time. n-sybI18/n-sybF33 adults are very uncoordinated.