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Expression of Fluorescent Proteins in Branchiostoma lanceolatum by mRNA Injection into Unfertilized Oocytes
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Developmental Biology
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JoVE Journal Developmental Biology
Expression of Fluorescent Proteins in Branchiostoma lanceolatum by mRNA Injection into Unfertilized Oocytes
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09:31 min

January 12, 2015

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Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:21Poly-lysine Coated Dishes
  • 02:04Agarose Coated Dishes
  • 02:38Injection Mix and Loading Injection Needles
  • 03:40Sample Collection
  • 04:38Oocyte Injection
  • 06:39Fertilization, Selection, and Embryo Culture
  • 07:55Results: Expression of Fluorescent Proteins After mRNA Injection
  • 08:56Conclusion

Summary

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We report here the robust and efficient expression of fluorescent proteins after mRNA injection into unfertilized oocytes of Branchiostoma lanceolatum. The development of the microinjection technique in this basal chordate will pave the way for far-reaching technical innovations in this emerging model system, including in vivo imaging and gene-specific manipulations.

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