Implications Because of its fully sequenced genome, easy genetic manipulation, high
fecundity, external fertilization and rapid development, and nearly transparent embryo …

Dysregulation of the inflammatory response in humans can lead to various inflammatory
diseases, like asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. The innate branch of the immune system …

The zebrafish fin provides a valuable model to study the epimorphic type of regeneration,
whereby the amputated part of the appendage is nearly perfectly replaced. To accomplish …

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) caused by aberrant brain growth and development
are life-long, debilitating illnesses that markedly impair the quality of life. Animal models are …

Acute-phase protein (APPs) serum levels have been studied in many human diseases, and
their components contribute to host defense during the evolution of infectious diseases by …

Danio rerio (zebrafish) is an elective model organism for the study of vertebrate
development because of its high degree of homology with human genes and organs …

The zebrafish has become an excellent model for the study of human diseases because it
offers many advantages over other vertebrate animal models. The pineal gland, as well as …

Dioxygen is an integral part of every living organism, but its concentration varies from organ
to organ. Production of metabolites from dioxygen may result in oxidative stress. Since …

Neuroinflammation and metabolic deficits contribute to the etiology of human affective
disorders, such as anxiety and depression. The zebrafish (Danio rerio) has recently …

Propionate is an effective mould inhibitor widely used as a food preservative. In this study,
we used zebrafish to explore the adverse effects of long-term exposure to low …