Expression of Vimentin Intermediate Filament for Vascular Development in Olive Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus).

ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular system is the primary organ to develop and reach a functional state, which underscores the essential role of the vasculature in the developing embryo. The vasculature is a highly specialized organ that functions in a number of key physiological works including the carrying of oxygen and nutrients to tissues. It is closely involved in the formation of heart, and hence it is essential for survival during the hatching period. The expression of genes involved during vascular development in the olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) in the days after hatching is not fully understood. Therefore, we examined the expression patterns of genes activated during the development of flounder. Microscopic observations showed that formation of blood vessels is related to the expression of

SUBMITTER: Yang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4282252 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature