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MRNA microarray analysis on young adult zebrafish exposed to benzene, toluene, formaldehyde and a BTF mix

ABSTRACT: In order to evaluate the identification of genes and pathways, the global gene expression profiles were assessed in response to three chemicals (benzene (B), toluene (T), formaldehyde (F)) individually and as a BTF mix on zebrafish. We performed whole genome DNA microarray experiments with subsequent quantitative analysis conducted on selected genes. We used synchronized zebrafish populations exposed to B, T, F or a BTF mix, and whole genome microarrays to screen for global changes in zebrafish transcription profiles. Young adults of zebrafish were selected for RNA extraction and hybridization on Affymetrix microarrays.

ORGANISM(S): Danio rerio

SUBMITTER: jinhee choi

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-24846 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress

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