作者: Margaret Brown , Craig Robinson , Ian M Davies , Colin F Moffat , John Redshaw
DOI: 10.1016/J.MRFMMM.2004.06.002
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摘要: Suppression subtractive hybridisation (SSH) was used to generate cDNA libraries representing genes differentially-expressed in liver from male plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) exposed ethynyl oestradiol (EE2). BLAST analysis and alignments of the clones with database sequence suggested at least three vitellogenin (VTG) zona radiata protein (ZRP) were represented. Clones unique (62 up-, 13 down-regulated) arrayed as probes on nylon membranes investigate temporal expression oestrogen-responsive experimental animals. Arrays hybridised radiolabelled cDNAs prepared hepatic mRNA animals treated EE2 for various times upto 21 days transferred clean water a further 31 days. By day treatment 11 out 17 unidentified genes, 21/22 VTG, 13/14 ZRP, 2/2 aspartic proteinase (LAP) 8/10 other gene sequences induced by exposure. Of down-regulated sequences, only showed significant, decreased these encode cytochrome b two cryptic functions. Based pattern response up-regulated fell into classes. Pattern A reached maximum 16 exposure then declined prior removal B maximal between 22, declining after EE2. Independent investigation patterns selected using quantitative Real-Time PCR reproduced distinctive patterns. The results indicate previously unrecognised mechanism oestrogenic toxicity which there is selective down-regulation some egg proteins, potentially diminishing quality eggs this may contribute reproductive failure described elsewhere.