Transcriptional Onset of Lysozyme Genes during Early Development in Olive Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus).

ABSTRACT: The immune system in teleost fish is not completely developed during embryonic and larval stages, therefore effective innate mechanisms is very important for survival in such an environment. However, the knowledge of the development of immune system assumed to be restricted. In many species, lysozymes have been considered as important genes of the first line immune defense. The early detection of lysozyme mRNA in previous reports, led to the investigation of its presence in oocytes. As a result, c-type lysozyme mRNA transcripts were detected in unfertilized oocytes indicating maternal transfer. Therefore, we investigated the expression patterns of lysozymes in flounder, including the matured oocyte. In our results, c-type lysozyme mRNA was first detected in unfertilized oocyte stage, obser

SUBMITTER: Lee JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4415644 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature