Microplastics induce transcriptional changes, immune response and behavioral alterations in adult zebrafish

G Limonta, A Mancia, A Benkhalqui, C Bertolucci… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
Microplastics have become pervasive environmental pollutants in both freshwater and
marine ecosystems. The presence of microplastics have been recorded in the tissues of …

Developmental toxicity of TCBPA on the nervous and cardiovascular systems of zebrafish (Danio rerio): a combination of transcriptomic and metabolomics

W Liu, Y Pan, L Yang, Y Xie, X Chen, J Chang… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Tetrachlorobisphenol A (TCBPA), a widely used halogenated flame retardant, is frequently
detected in environmental compartments and human samples. However, unknown …

Validation and Evaluation of Reference Genes for Quantitative Real-Time PCR in Macrobrachium Nipponense

Y Hu, H Fu, H Qiao, S Sun, W Zhang, S Jin… - International journal of …, 2018 - mdpi.com
Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is widely used in molecular biology, although the
accuracy of the quantitative results is determined by the stability of the reference genes …

Exposure to low doses of inorganic arsenic induces transgenerational changes on behavioral and epigenetic markers in zebrafish (Danio rerio)

S Valles, J Hernández-Sánchez, VR Dipp… - Toxicology and Applied …, 2020 - Elsevier
The ability of environmental pollutants to alter the epigenome with resultant development of
behavioral alterations has received more attention in recent years. These alterations can be …

DNA methyltransferases and stress-related genes expression in zebrafish larvae after exposure to heat and copper during reprogramming of DNA methylation

J Dorts, E Falisse, E Schoofs, E Flamion… - Scientific reports, 2016 - nature.com
DNA methylation, a well-studied epigenetic mark, is important for gene regulation in
adulthood and for development. Using genetic and epigenetic approaches, the present …

Knockout of the Gnrh genes in zebrafish: effects on reproduction and potential compensation by reproductive and feeding-related neuropeptides

M Marvel, OS Spicer, TT Wong, N Zmora… - Biology of …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GNRH) is known as a pivotal upstream regulator of
reproduction in vertebrates. However, reproduction is not compromised in the …

Long-term exposure of xenoestrogens with environmental relevant concentrations disrupted spermatogenesis of zebrafish through altering sex hormone balance …

YQ Wang, YW Li, QL Chen, ZH Liu - Environmental Pollution, 2019 - Elsevier
Environmental estrogens are capable of interfering with the spermatogenesis and fertility of
fish. However in natural waters, these chemicals are more likely to occur as a combination …

Effects of microplastics on head kidney gene expression and enzymatic biomarkers in adult zebrafish

G Limonta, A Mancia, L Abelli, MC Fossi… - … and Physiology Part C …, 2021 - Elsevier
Due to massive production, improper use, and disposal of plastics, microplastics have
become global environmental pollutants affecting both freshwater and marine ecosystems …

Embryonic exposure to valproic acid affects the histaminergic system and the social behaviour of adult zebrafish (Danio rerio)

D Baronio, HAJ Puttonen, M Sundvik… - British journal of …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background and Purpose Histamine modulates several behaviours and physiological
functions, and its deficiency is associated with neuropsychiatric disorders. Gestational intake …

Systematic identification and validation of the reference genes from 60 RNA-Seq libraries in the scallop Mizuhopecten yessoensis

Y Li, L Zhang, R Li, M Zhang, Y Li, H Wang, S Wang… - BMC genomics, 2019 - Springer
Background Reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) is widely used for gene
expression analysis in various organisms. Its accuracy largely relies on the stability of …