Visualization of mRNA Expression in the Zebrafish Embryo

Yossy Machluf, Gil Levkowitz

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Abstract

Examination of spatial and temporal gene expression pattern is a key step towards understanding gene function. Therefore, in situ hybridization of mRNA is one of the most powerful and widely used ­techniques in biology. Recent advances allow the reliable and simultaneous detection of mRNA transcripts, or combinations of mRNA and protein, in zebrafish embryos. Here we describe a standard protocol for visualizing the precise expression pattern of a single transcript or multiple gene products. The procedure employs fixation and permeabilization of embryos, ­followed by hybridization with tagged antisense riboprobes. Excess probes are then washed and hybrids are detected by enzyme-mediated immunohistochemistry utilizing either chromogenic or fluorescent substrates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRna Detection And Visualization
Subtitle of host publicationMethods And Protocols
PublisherHumana Press
Pages83-102
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-61779-005-8
DOIs
StatePublished Online - 2 Mar 2011

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology

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