Study on the mRNA expression of potassium channel gene Kv1-5 in the developing rat brain / 中国药理学通报

ABSTRACT

AIM To investigate the patterns of potassium channel gene Kv 1 5 mRNA expression in the developing rat brain by using RNase protection assay. METHODS (1) RNA was extracted from brain tissues by one step method, (2) The preparation of DNA template, (3) Synthesis of RNA probe in vitro transcription, (4) RNA:RNA. RESULTS Kv 1 5 was absent in embryo tissue, but significantly increased at postnatal day 25 with adult rat, the mRNA expression did not show any change. CONCLUSION there is close relationship between Kv 1 5 mRNA expression is pertinent to the development and function differentiation of rat brain.