Date of Defense
Summer 6-21-2002
Department
Biological Sciences
First Advisor
Christine A. Byrd, Biological Sciences
Second Advisor
John Spitsbergen, Biological Sciences
Keywords
zebra fish
Abstract
Growth factor and growth factor receptor expression was tested in the olfactory systems of adult zebrafish using immunocytochemical techniques. Immunoreactivity in the olfactory bulbs was examined in control animals and animals deafferented by ablation of olfactory epithelium one-and 24-hours after deafferentation. This report provides evidence for the existence of FGF-2, BDNF, and GDNF and existence of the growth factor receptors FGFR-1 and Trk B-3. In addition this study lays the preliminary groundwork for evaluating any differences in the expression of growth factors and their receptors between normal and deafferented tissue in the adult zebrafish olfactory system. Research of this nature is intended to provide background for future studies concerned with the mechanistic aspects of growth factors and growth factor receptors with respect to their roles in nervous system trauma recovery.
Recommended Citation
Sulaka, William Jason and Neirink, Donald L., "Growth Factors and Their Receptors in the Olfactory System of Adult Zebrafish" (2002). Honors Theses. 198.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/198
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only