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Functional studies of genes of inflammation and microRNAs related to seizures using the zebrafish model

Grant number: 14/15640-8
Support Opportunities:Regular Research Grants
Duration: April 01, 2015 - September 30, 2017
Field of knowledge:Health Sciences - Medicine
Principal Investigator:Cláudia Vianna Maurer Morelli
Grantee:Cláudia Vianna Maurer Morelli
Host Institution: Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (FCM). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
Associated researchers:Cristiane de Souza Rocha

Abstract

This project will consolidate a new field of study in our Institution: the zebrafish model for functional investigations of genes related to human neurological disorders by genetic reverse techniques and phenotypic assessment. We hope contribute to a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the seizures by applying high throughput techniques to investigate microRNAs profile after seizure-induced, functional study of candidate genes and phenotype assessment after genetic manipulation, by behavioral, electrographic and histological characterization. Zebrafish combines exceptional genetic manipulation conditions with easy phenotype visualization in a short period of time. There are remarkable benefits in using the zebrafish as an animal model, and it is important to consolidate it in our Institution in order to have this model available as a fundamental tool to answer our questions regarding to genetics of epilepsies, and improve our investigation strategies stepping up our research to be internationally competitive. This project integrates the efforts of the FAPESP/CEPID- BRAINN (#2013/07559-3, coordinated by Dr. Fernando Cendes) that objectives the understanding of the complex processes that underlie brain function and neurological disorders. Through this project, we hope developing human resource at different levels. (AU)

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Scientific publications (5)
(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)
BARBALHO, PATRCIA GONCALVES; CARVALHO, BENILTON DE SA; LOPES-CENDES, ISCIA; MAURER-MORELLI, CLAUDIA VIANNA. Cyclooxygenase-1 as a Potential Therapeutic Target for Seizure Suppression: Evidences from Zebrafish Pentylenetetrazole-Seizure Model. FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY, v. 7, . (13/19151-9, 13/07559-3, 14/15640-8)
CLEMENTE, ZAIRA; SILVA, GABRIELA HELENA; DE SOUZA NUNES, MIRIAM CELI; TEODORO MARTINEZ, DIEGO STEFANI; MAURER-MORELLI, CLAUDIA VIANNA; THOMAZ, ANDRE ALEXANDRE; SCHERHOLZ SALGADO CASTRO, VERA LUCIA. Exploring the mechanisms of graphene oxide behavioral and morphological changes in zebrafish. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, v. 26, n. 29, p. 30508-30523, . (14/15640-8, 14/01995-9, 14/12891-0)
ROSIFINI ALVES CLAR, ANA PAULA; KONATU, REGINALDO T.; DO AMARAL ESCADA, ANA LUCIA; DE SOUZA NUNES, MIRIAM CELI; MAURER-MORELLI, CLAUDIA VIANNA; DIAS-NETIPANYJ, MARCELA FERREIRA; POPAT, KETUL C.; MANTOVANI, DIEGO. Incorporation of silver nanoparticles on Ti7.5Mo alloy surface containing TiO2 nanotubes arrays for promoting antibacterial coating - In vitro and in vivo study. Applied Surface Science, v. 455, p. 780-788, . (13/08200-9, 14/15640-8)
XING, QI; HUYNH, VICTOR; PAROLARI, THALES GUIMARAES; MAURER-MORELLI, CLAUDIA VIANNA; PEIXOTO, NATHALIA; WEI, QI. Zebrafish larvae heartbeat detection from body deformation in low resolution and low frequency video. MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING, v. 56, n. 12, p. 2353-2365, . (13/07559-3, 14/15640-8)

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