Zebrafish (Danio rerio) genetic screens allow isolation of a wide array of problems in vertebrate biology. The effects of base analogues 5-bromouracil and 6-aminopurine on the development of zebrafish embryos are repo...Zebrafish (Danio rerio) genetic screens allow isolation of a wide array of problems in vertebrate biology. The effects of base analogues 5-bromouracil and 6-aminopurine on the development of zebrafish embryos are reported for the first time in this study. The early development of the zebrafish embryos was little affected by 5-bromouracil and 6-aminopurine, while the late development (organogenesis) was significantly impaired. Embryos exposed to 5-bromouracil mainly showed curled tail, wavy body, golden pigmentation and the mouth with protruding lower jaw. 6-aminopurine-treated embryos had defective anterior structures, curled tails and wavy body. RAPD analysis showed that the majority of 5-bromouracil- and 6-aminopurine-treated larvae and fish shared banding patterns in common with the control, suggesting that most mutagenesis induced by these agents are point mutations. However, some fish derived from 5-bromouracil-treated embryos had golden (gol) pigmentation; and RAPD analysis revealed that their band patterns differed from those of the control. Possibly, 5-bromouracil can occasionally cause relatively extensive changes in the fish genome. The results of this study may provide valuable help for detailed studies of mutagenesis.展开更多
Estradiol, or 17-β-estradiol (E2), the most potent naturally occurring estrogen, is involved in the hormone-immune system interaction in both mammals and fish. However, in vivo studies are largely limited, and little...Estradiol, or 17-β-estradiol (E2), the most potent naturally occurring estrogen, is involved in the hormone-immune system interaction in both mammals and fish. However, in vivo studies are largely limited, and little is known about whether E2 exerts similar effects on both female and male zebrafish (Danio rerio). Here, we show exposure of both sexes of D. rerio to 20 nmol/L E2 resulted in a significant increase in Vg1 expression, but caused little damage to the hepatocytes, suggesting that this is the optimum E2 concentration. Also, exposure to 20 nmol/L E2 for 20 days caused a marked increase in plasma IgM levels, but had little influence on the peripheral leukocyte density, providing the first evidence of a hormone-immune system interaction in this species.展开更多
The wide use of pesticides has seriously threatened human health and the survival of beneficial organisms. The fungicide mepanipyrim is widely used in viticulture practices. Studies of mepanipyrim-induced toxicity in ...The wide use of pesticides has seriously threatened human health and the survival of beneficial organisms. The fungicide mepanipyrim is widely used in viticulture practices. Studies of mepanipyrim-induced toxicity in organisms are still scarce, especially studies on cardiotoxicity. In this study, we aimed to investigate mepanipyrim-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish(Danio rerio) larvae. We found that mepanipyrim could induce cardiotoxicity by altering the heart rate and cardiomyocyte diameter of larvae. Meanwhile, RNA sequencing and RT-qPCR data indicated that mepanipyrim exposure could dramatically alter the m RNA expression of calcium signaling pathway-, cardiac muscle contraction-, and oxidative respiratory chain-related genes. Interestingly, by the CALUX cell bioassay, we found that most cytochrome c oxidase(COX) family genes exhibited potential AhR-regulated activity, suggesting that mepanipyrim induced cardiotoxicity via a novel AhR-regulated manner in larvae.Additionally, the AhR antagonist CH_(2)23191 could effectively prevent mepanipyrim-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish larvae. In conclusion, the AhR agonist mepanipyrim could induce cardiotoxicity in a novel unreported AhR-regulated manner, which could specifically affect the expression of COX family genes involved in the mitochondrial oxidative respiratory chain. Our data will help explain the toxic effects of mepanipyrim on organisms and provide new insight into the AhR agonistic activity pesticide-induced cardiotoxicity.展开更多
Vibrio parahaemolyticus(Vp)is an aquatic zoonotic pathogen that causes vibriosis in marine animals as well as sepsis,gastroenteritis and wound infection in human.In vertebrates,the innate immune system plays a critica...Vibrio parahaemolyticus(Vp)is an aquatic zoonotic pathogen that causes vibriosis in marine animals as well as sepsis,gastroenteritis and wound infection in human.In vertebrates,the innate immune system plays a critical defense mechanism against Vp infection including transmigration of neutrophils.In this study,we have examined the genetic recombination and infectious process of Vp in the zebrafish(Danio rerio),a vertebrate model system extensively used for studying host-pathogen interactions.A pathogenic Vp strain,Vp57,tagged with red fluorescent protein(RFP)(Vp57^(RFP))was introduced into larval zebrafish at 3 days post fertilization(dpf),in which the innate immunity is present whereas the adaptive immunity has not yet developed.Vp57 and Vp57^(RFP)showed similar LD50 and induced similar symptoms and pathological changes in the hosts.We microinjected 579 colony-forming units(CFU)Vp57^(RFP)into the zebrafish caudal vein,and observed that neutrophils were recruited to the injection site and within 3 h post infection(hpi)Vp57^(RFP)were mainly distributed in the tail,eyes,heart and optic vesicle.After 3 hpi,the fish died with slight spine bending.Several Vp57^(RFP)were also detected in somites,the phagocytosis of neutrophils was activated through the progress of bacterial infections.We found that chemotaxis and phagocytosis of neutrophils occurs when zebrafish is infected by Vp57^(RFP),whereas Vp57^(RFP)can escape from neutrophils and colonize other remote regions using the blood circulation system.展开更多
Deciphering the biological functions of each gene in the genome is fundamental for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying normal development, physiology,and behavior, as well as diseases. One common approac...Deciphering the biological functions of each gene in the genome is fundamental for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying normal development, physiology,and behavior, as well as diseases. One common approach to determine gene function is to disrupt individual genes and assess the consequences. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) has been gaining popularity as a model organism to analyze gene function. This is particularly true in China.展开更多
基金This work was supported by Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of China (G 1999012005).
文摘Zebrafish (Danio rerio) genetic screens allow isolation of a wide array of problems in vertebrate biology. The effects of base analogues 5-bromouracil and 6-aminopurine on the development of zebrafish embryos are reported for the first time in this study. The early development of the zebrafish embryos was little affected by 5-bromouracil and 6-aminopurine, while the late development (organogenesis) was significantly impaired. Embryos exposed to 5-bromouracil mainly showed curled tail, wavy body, golden pigmentation and the mouth with protruding lower jaw. 6-aminopurine-treated embryos had defective anterior structures, curled tails and wavy body. RAPD analysis showed that the majority of 5-bromouracil- and 6-aminopurine-treated larvae and fish shared banding patterns in common with the control, suggesting that most mutagenesis induced by these agents are point mutations. However, some fish derived from 5-bromouracil-treated embryos had golden (gol) pigmentation; and RAPD analysis revealed that their band patterns differed from those of the control. Possibly, 5-bromouracil can occasionally cause relatively extensive changes in the fish genome. The results of this study may provide valuable help for detailed studies of mutagenesis.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (No. 2007ZRB02238)the Natural Science Foundation of Qingdao Municipality (No. 06-2-2-15-jch)
文摘Estradiol, or 17-β-estradiol (E2), the most potent naturally occurring estrogen, is involved in the hormone-immune system interaction in both mammals and fish. However, in vivo studies are largely limited, and little is known about whether E2 exerts similar effects on both female and male zebrafish (Danio rerio). Here, we show exposure of both sexes of D. rerio to 20 nmol/L E2 resulted in a significant increase in Vg1 expression, but caused little damage to the hepatocytes, suggesting that this is the optimum E2 concentration. Also, exposure to 20 nmol/L E2 for 20 days caused a marked increase in plasma IgM levels, but had little influence on the peripheral leukocyte density, providing the first evidence of a hormone-immune system interaction in this species.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 42177411 and 31971234)。
文摘The wide use of pesticides has seriously threatened human health and the survival of beneficial organisms. The fungicide mepanipyrim is widely used in viticulture practices. Studies of mepanipyrim-induced toxicity in organisms are still scarce, especially studies on cardiotoxicity. In this study, we aimed to investigate mepanipyrim-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish(Danio rerio) larvae. We found that mepanipyrim could induce cardiotoxicity by altering the heart rate and cardiomyocyte diameter of larvae. Meanwhile, RNA sequencing and RT-qPCR data indicated that mepanipyrim exposure could dramatically alter the m RNA expression of calcium signaling pathway-, cardiac muscle contraction-, and oxidative respiratory chain-related genes. Interestingly, by the CALUX cell bioassay, we found that most cytochrome c oxidase(COX) family genes exhibited potential AhR-regulated activity, suggesting that mepanipyrim induced cardiotoxicity via a novel AhR-regulated manner in larvae.Additionally, the AhR antagonist CH_(2)23191 could effectively prevent mepanipyrim-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish larvae. In conclusion, the AhR agonist mepanipyrim could induce cardiotoxicity in a novel unreported AhR-regulated manner, which could specifically affect the expression of COX family genes involved in the mitochondrial oxidative respiratory chain. Our data will help explain the toxic effects of mepanipyrim on organisms and provide new insight into the AhR agonistic activity pesticide-induced cardiotoxicity.
基金This work was supported by the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(13ZZ127)the Project Sponsored by the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,State Education Ministry(D-8002-15-0042)+1 种基金the Doctor Startup Fund of Shanghai Ocean University(A-0209-13-0105344)the SHOU&MSU Marine Joint Research Center Grant(A1-0209-15-0806).
文摘Vibrio parahaemolyticus(Vp)is an aquatic zoonotic pathogen that causes vibriosis in marine animals as well as sepsis,gastroenteritis and wound infection in human.In vertebrates,the innate immune system plays a critical defense mechanism against Vp infection including transmigration of neutrophils.In this study,we have examined the genetic recombination and infectious process of Vp in the zebrafish(Danio rerio),a vertebrate model system extensively used for studying host-pathogen interactions.A pathogenic Vp strain,Vp57,tagged with red fluorescent protein(RFP)(Vp57^(RFP))was introduced into larval zebrafish at 3 days post fertilization(dpf),in which the innate immunity is present whereas the adaptive immunity has not yet developed.Vp57 and Vp57^(RFP)showed similar LD50 and induced similar symptoms and pathological changes in the hosts.We microinjected 579 colony-forming units(CFU)Vp57^(RFP)into the zebrafish caudal vein,and observed that neutrophils were recruited to the injection site and within 3 h post infection(hpi)Vp57^(RFP)were mainly distributed in the tail,eyes,heart and optic vesicle.After 3 hpi,the fish died with slight spine bending.Several Vp57^(RFP)were also detected in somites,the phagocytosis of neutrophils was activated through the progress of bacterial infections.We found that chemotaxis and phagocytosis of neutrophils occurs when zebrafish is infected by Vp57^(RFP),whereas Vp57^(RFP)can escape from neutrophils and colonize other remote regions using the blood circulation system.
基金Research in the Chen laboratory is supported by NIH(DK117147 and DK109407)supported by China Scholarship Council(#201904910575)。
文摘Deciphering the biological functions of each gene in the genome is fundamental for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying normal development, physiology,and behavior, as well as diseases. One common approach to determine gene function is to disrupt individual genes and assess the consequences. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) has been gaining popularity as a model organism to analyze gene function. This is particularly true in China.
