Microarray Analysis to Determine Gene Expression Changes in Zebrafish Embryos.

Methods Mol Biol

Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.

Published: January 2024

Chemical exposure in humans begins from the zygote stage and continues throughout the development of the embryo and the fetus. Zebrafish are one of the most powerful model organisms used in many research areas, including genetics, environmental toxicology, development, DNA damage and repair, cancer, and other diseases. Among the advantages that facilitate the use of zebrafish as a model for studies are features such as high homology with the human genome, small size, and high reproductive potential in short periods. The use of zebrafish embryos in research has increased rapidly due to their advantageous properties, including extrauterine development and the transparent feature of the embryos. However, there are thousands of genes that can be encountered in research, and in this case, the workforce is too much. This workload has been alleviated with the developed technologies. Microarray is one of these technologies. An important parameter in this assay is the RIN value. The RIN value ranges from 1 to 10, indicating mRNA degradation, and therefore helps to decide whether to continue the study. In this chapter, microarray analysis, which is one of the main techniques used in the determination of gene expression in zebrafish embryos, is described.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-3625-1_37DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

zebrafish embryos
12
microarray analysis
8
gene expression
8
zebrafish
5
analysis determine
4
determine gene
4
expression changes
4
changes zebrafish
4
embryos
4
embryos chemical
4

Similar Publications

Bee pollen peptides as potent tyrosinase inhibitors with anti-melanogenesis effects in murine b16f10 melanoma cells and zebrafish embryos.

Sci Rep

December 2024

Center of Excellence in Bioconversion and Bioseparation for Platform Chemical Production, Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.

One important functional food ingredient today, valued for its health properties and ability to prevent disease, is bee pollen, which comprises a combination of nectar, pollen from plants, and the secretions of bees. In this research, the tyrosinase (TYR) inhibiting abilities of the peptides derived from bee pollen protein hydrolysates are investigated. Various proteases were utilized to generate these peptides, followed by testing at different concentrations.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Identifying target proteins for bioactive molecules is essential for understanding their mechanisms, developing improved derivatives, and minimizing off-target effects. Despite advances in target identification (target-ID) technologies, significant challenges remain, impeding drug development. Most target-ID methods use cell lysates, but maintaining an intact cellular context is vital for capturing specific drug-protein interactions, such as those with transient protein complexes and membrane-associated proteins.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Skin, as the primary interface with the external environment, is susceptible to damage, posing a formidable challenge for complete restoration in adult skin injuries. Wound healing remains a clinical challenge, necessitating advanced biomaterials to support cell proliferation, modulate inflammation, and combat infections. Among several options, hydrogel can be a capable contender for biological dressings.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Toxic effects of chlorantraniliprole on zebrafish (Danio rerio) at different developmental stages under antibiotic pressure.

Environ Pollut

December 2024

Center for Pesticide Research, Department of Applied Chemistry, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China. Electronic address:

Pesticides and antibiotics have been frequently reported in the environment, but it remains unclear whether antibiotics affect the toxicity of pesticides to aquatic organisms. In this study, the acute, developmental and reproductive toxicity effects of the pesticide chlorantraniliprole on zebrafish at different developmental stages under pressure of ciprofloxacin and erythromycin at environmental concentration were explored. Chlorantraniliprole, ciprofloxacin, and erythromycin are all low toxic to zebrafish (LC > 100 mg/L), and environmental concentrations of antibiotics have no effect on the acute toxicity of chlorantraniliprole to zebrafish.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The goal of this study was to compare the bioaccumulation of the PCB mixture Aroclor 1254 in zebrafish to cardiac and neurologic outcomes. The establishment of effect concentrations (ECs) for cardiac and neurotoxic effects of PCBs in early life stage fish is challenging due to a lack of measured PCB concentrations in test media (e.g.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!