Project description:For analysis of gene expression changes in the zebrafish larvae heart in response to TCDD exposure, three replicate samples of heart tissue were collected at 73, 74, 76 and 84 hours post fertilization from larvae exposed to 1 ng/ml TCDD or vehicle from 72 - 73 hours post fertilization. For analysis of gene expression changes in the extracardiac tissue in response to TCDD exposure, three replicate samples of zebrafish larvae bodies with the heart tissue removed were collected at 73, 74, 76 and 84 hours post fertilization from larvae exposed to 1 ng/ml TCDD or vehicle from 72 - 73 hours post fertilization.
Project description:This project aimed at identifying developmental stage specific transcript profiles for catecholaminergic neurons in embryos and early larvae of zebrafish (Danio rerio). Catecholaminergic neurons were labeled using transgenic zebrafish strains to drive expression of GFP. At stages 24, 36, 72 and 96 hrs post fertilization, embryos were dissociated and GFP expressing cells sorted by FACS. Isolated RNAs were processed using either polyA selection and libray generation or NanoCAGE. This is the first effort to determine stage specific mRNA profiles of catecholaminergic neurons in zebrafish.
Project description:17-ethinylestradiol (EE2) is a synthetic estrogen commonly used as an active substance in oral contraceptives. It is frequently found in waste water effluent and raise concern due to its persistent nature. EE2 binds to estrogen receptors with similar affinity to oestradiol and acts as one of the most potent hormone mimics found in the environment. Estrogen is involved in many aspects of the development of the neuroendocrine system influencing both brain structure and behavior. We and others have reported a significant effect on non-reproductive behaviors in adult fish and in recent studies we found that developmental exposure to EE2 resulted in an anxiogenic phenotype as adults even after a long remediation period. In this study we aim to study possible mechanisms behind the behavior alterations of zebrafish developmentally exposed to EE2 by sequencing the whole brain transcriptome. Zebrafish embryos were exposed to 0, 2.14 and 7.34 ng/L EE2 from 1 day to 80 days post fertilization. After the exposure period a remediation period of 120 days followed before the fish were sampled. 3 male brains from the control group (0 ng/L) and the 2.14 ng/L group were sampled and 3 female brains from the control group (0 ng/L) and 7.34 ng/L were sampled.
Project description:The phenylpyrazole fipronil is a widely used insecticide designed to inhibit γ -amino-butyric acid (GABA) receptors, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Fipronil has been detected in some water systems in the ng/L range, and is reported to be neurotoxic. To address the risks associated with fipronil exposure, we measured morphological, physiological, and molecular responses in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos following a 48 hour exposure (20 ng/L – 2 mg/L). Survival was not different than controls following treatments below 200 µg fipronil/L but was ~20% higher with concentrations above 200 µg fipronil/L. Once the embryos hatched, they underwent a 7 day depuration phase. At 9 days post-fertilization (9 dpf), body length and notochord length were not different than controls for any dose. To assess sub-lethal effects, transcriptome profiling was conducted in 9 dpf larvae following 48 hour exposure + 7 dpf depuration to environmentally relevant concentrations of fipronil (200 ng fipronil/L), as well as two higher concentrations of the pesticide (200 µg fipronil/L and 2 mg fipronil/L). Transcriptome profiling revealed that all three concentrations affected pathways related to chromosome condensation and the metabolism of estrogens and androgens as well as genes related to methylation. In addition, 200 ng fipronil/L down-regulated genes related to the circadian clock, histone and DNA methylation, and histone acetylation, while the highest dose increased networks related to immune function (e.g. lectin-induced complement pathway and the alternative complement pathway). The two highest concentrations of fipronil increased the expression of transcriptional networks associated with mitochondrial respiratory chain dysfunction and mitochondrial protein transport. As such, we exposed 24 hpf embryos to fipronil for 24 hours and measured oxygen consumption rate to assess mitochondrial function. There were no differences in basal and maximal respiration in the embryos nor ATP production, and fipronil did not affect mitochondrial bioenergetics. This study suggests that fipronil at environmentally relevant concentrations does not adversely affect the survival or morphology of fish embryos, however sub-lethal endpoints should be examined to more fully characterize the long term effects of fipronil exposure in larval fish.
Project description:Comparison of gene expression profiles from Danio rerio muscle of wiltype (AB) and homozygote/heterozygote tert mutants (AB tert(-/-), AB tert(+/)). The RNA-seq data comprise 3 groups. Jena Centre for Systems Biology of Ageing - JenAge (www.jenage.de)
Project description:Comparison of gene expression profiles from Danio rerio liver of wiltype (AB) and homozygote/heterozygote tert mutants (AB tert(-/-), AB tert(+/)). The RNA-seq data comprise 3 groups. Jena Centre for Systems Biology of Ageing - JenAge (www.jenage.de)