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Genotype and expression of the enhanced gree fluorescent protein in LEW-Tg (EGFP) F455.5/Rrrc rats / Genótipo e expressão da proteína fluorescente verde melhorada em ratos da linhagem LEW-Tg (EGFP) F455.5/Rrrc
Brito, Renata Cristina Higino; Carvalho, Juliana Lott de; Zonari, Alessandra Arcoverde Cavalcanti; Breyner, Natalia Martins; Carvalho, Luiza; Gomes, Dawidson Assis; Goes, Alfredo Miranda.
  • Brito, Renata Cristina Higino; Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Carvalho, Juliana Lott de; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Zonari, Alessandra Arcoverde Cavalcanti; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Breyner, Natalia Martins; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Carvalho, Luiza; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Gomes, Dawidson Assis; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Goes, Alfredo Miranda; Federal University of Minas Gerais. Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology. Belo Horizonte. BR
Braz. j. vet. res. anim. sci ; 50(2): 87-97, 2013.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-696344
ABSTRACT
The Green fluorescent protein (GFP) was first described after being extracted from Aequorea victoria in 1987; Since then, GFP and its derivatives have been widely used in several experiments as cell and protein marker. In the present study it was verified the genotype of the offspring from crosses between heterozygote Lewis LEW-Tg (EGFP) F455.5/Rrrc rats and analyzed the expression of the enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) in different cell types and genotypes. The genotype of the offspring was assessed by PCR and analysis of EGFP expression in different cells and genotypes, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) derived from adipose tissue and calvarial osteoblast cells. Expression of EGFP was verified by flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and immunostaining. Through these methods, it was identified the genotypes of the offspring and determined the levels of expression of EGFP in two cell types. A difference in expression between the (EGFP +/+) and (EGFP +/-) genotypes was also observed in addition to the presence of autofluorescence. Further studies on the natural fluorescence of cells with the (EGFP +/-) genotype and that induced by presence of the EGFP are necessary.
RESUMO
A proteína fluorescente verde (GFP) foi descrita pela primeira vez após ter sido extraída de Aequorea victoria em 1987. Desde então, a GFP e seus derivados têm sido amplamente utilizados em várias experiências como marcador celular e de proteínas. O objetivo do presente estudo foi o de verificar o genótipo dos descendentes de cruzamentos entre ratos Lewis LEW-Tg (EGFP) F455.5/Rrrc heterozigotos e de analisar a expressão da proteína fluorescente verde melhorada (EGFP) em diferentes tipos celulares e genótipos. O genótipo da descendência foi avaliado por PCR e pela análise da expressão da EGFP em diferentes células e genótipos, incluindo-se as células-tronco mesenquimais (MSC) derivadas de tecido adiposo e de osteoblastos de calvária. A expressão da EGFP foi verificada por citometria de fluxo, microscopia de fluorescência e imunocoloração. Foram, identificados os genótipos da descendência e determinados os níveis de expressão de EGFP em dois tipos de células. Foi também constatada uma diferença de expressão entre os genótipos (EGFP +/+) e (EGFP +/-) além da presença de autofluorescência. Mais estudos são necessários para esclarecer a fluorescência natural de células com o genótipo (EGFP +/-) e aquela induzida pela presença da EGFP.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Polymerase Chain Reaction / Fluorescent Antibody Technique / Genotype Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Braz. j. vet. res. anim. sci Journal subject: Veterinary Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR / Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Polymerase Chain Reaction / Fluorescent Antibody Technique / Genotype Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Braz. j. vet. res. anim. sci Journal subject: Veterinary Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Minas Gerais/BR / Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais/BR