scholarly journals High Resolution Whole Mount In Situ Hybridization within Zebrafish Embryos to Study Gene Expression and Function

10.3791/50644 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babykumari P. Chitramuthu ◽  
Hugh P. J. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Zebrafish Embryos ◽  
Study Gene Expression ◽  
Whole Mount ◽  
And Function

scholarly journals FISHing for chick genes: Triple-label whole-mount fluorescence in situ hybridization detects simultaneous and overlapping gene expression in avian embryos

2004 ◽  
Vol 229 (3) ◽  
pp. 651-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathaniel Denkers ◽  
Pilar García-Villalba ◽  
Christopher K. Rodesch ◽  
Kandice R. Nielson ◽  
Teri Jo Mauch
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization ◽  
Avian Embryos ◽  
Overlapping Gene ◽  
Whole Mount

Proteinase-activated receptors in ovine cervical function

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon E. Mitchell ◽  
John J. Robinson ◽  
Margaret E. King ◽  
Lynda M. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
In Situ Hybridisation ◽  
Prostaglandin F2α ◽  
Cervical Dilation ◽  
Proteinase Activated Receptors ◽  
Pregnant Ewe ◽  
High Level ◽  
And Function

In sheep, inflammation not only functions in cervical dilation at parturition, but also plays an important part in the non-pregnant ewe cervix, as demonstrated by the high level of expression of interleukin (IL)-8 at oestrus. Ewes artificially induced to ovulate have significantly lower levels of IL-8 gene expression at oestrus compared with natural oestrus, indicating an inhibition of inflammation and function, offering an explanation for the low rates of conception in vaginally inseminated synchronised ewes. To identify potential pro-inflammatory agents to combat the anti-inflammatory effects of hormonal synchronisation of oestrus, we have investigated the role of proteinase-activated receptor (PAR)-1 and PAR-2. To localise and measure the level of expression of these receptors, ovine-specific probes were derived for PAR-1 and PAR-2 and used for quantitative in situ hybridisation in the ovine cervix. Both PAR-1 and PAR-2 were expressed in the luminal epithelium of the cervix throughout the oestrous cycle, with expression being highest at oestrus. The gene expression of PAR-2 at oestrus was approximately 30% higher than that of PAR-1. Artificial synchronisation of oestrus by either an intravaginal progesterone sponge or prostaglandin F2α injections did not inhibit PAR-1 or PAR-2 expression at oestrus; rather, in the case of PAR-2, progesterone synchronisation increased it. Both synchronising procedures increased the expression of PAR-1 and PAR-2 during the luteal phase of the cycle. Therefore, agonists of PAR-1 and PAR-2 may be potentially useful pro-inflammatory agents countering the inhibition of inflammation by hormonal synchronisation.

scholarly journals Ontogeny of ornithine-urea cycle gene expression in zebrafish (Danio rerio)

2013 ◽  
Vol 304 (11) ◽  
pp. R991-R1000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christophe M. R. LeMoine ◽  
Patrick J. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Urea Cycle ◽  
Methylation Status ◽  
Zebrafish Embryos ◽  
Carbamoyl Phosphate ◽  
Differential Gene Regulation ◽  
Urea Production ◽  
Differential Gene ◽  
Waste Handling

Although the majority of adult teleosts excrete most of their nitrogenous wastes as ammonia, several fish species are capable of producing urea early in development. In zebrafish, it is unclear whether this results from a functional ornithine-urea cycle (O-UC) and, if so, how it might be regulated. This study examined the spatiotemporal patterns of gene expression of four major O-UC enzymes: carbamoyl phosphate synthase III (CPSIII), ornithine transcarboxylase, arginosuccinate synthetase, and arginosuccinate lyase, using real-time PCR and whole mount in situ hybridization. In addition, we hypothesized that CPSIII gene expression was epigenetically regulated through methylation of its promoter, a widespread mode of differential gene regulation between tissues and life stages in vertebrates. Furthermore, to assess CPSIII functionality, we used morpholinos to silence CPSIII in zebrafish embryos and assessed their nitrogenous waste handling during development, and in response to ammonia injections. Our results suggest that mRNAs of O-UC enzymes are expressed early in zebrafish development and colocalize to the embryonic endoderm. In addition, the methylation status of CPSIII promoter is not consistent with the patterns of expression observed in developing larvae or adult tissues, suggesting other means of transcriptional regulation of this enzyme. Finally, CPSIII morphants exhibited a transient reduction in CPSIII enzyme activity 24 h postfertilization, which was paralleled by reduced urea production during development and in response to an ammonia challenge. Overall, we conclude that the O-UC is functional in zebrafish embryos, providing further evidence that the capacity to produce urea via the O-UC is widespread in developing teleosts.

scholarly journals Ruthenium-caged antisense morpholinos for regulating gene expression in zebrafish embryos

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 2342-2346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julianne C. Griepenburg ◽  
Teresa L. Rapp ◽  
Patrick J. Carroll ◽  
James Eberwine ◽  
Ivan J. Dmochowski
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Control Structure ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Zebrafish Embryos ◽  
And Function

Ruthenium photolinkers provide a versatile method of using visible light to control structure and function of biopolymers.

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