title: Method for somatic cell nuclear transfer in zebrafish.
abstract: This chapter presents a detailed methodology for somatic cell nuclear transfer-cloning of zebrafish. We aim to place the reader in a virtual lab experience to assist acquisition of the technical skills required for reproducing the published protocol. All materials, including catalog numbers for reagents and techniques for their preparation, are provided. Our protocols describe laser inactivation of egg chromosomes, the transfer of a cell through the oocyte micropyle, and spontaneous activation of the reconstructed embryo. High-quality eggs are the key to cloning success, and Chinook salmon ovarian fluid is indispensable for keeping eggs arrested at the metaphase of meiosis II. This protocol continues to be refined by our laboratory. However, naive investigators should be able to apply it in its present form to generate cloned zebrafish.
authors.affiliation: Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Agricultural Biotechnology: (AG-BIO/PERDO-CHE), Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Siripattarapravat
authors.affiliation: Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand; Center of Excellence on Agricultural Biotechnology: (AG-BIO/PERDO-CHE), Bangkok, Thailand.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prukudom
authors.affiliation: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States; BIONAND, Andalucía, Spain.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cibelli
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002875:Chromosomes / Q000235:genetics / Q000528:radiation effects; D019976:Cloning, Organism / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D007834:Lasers; D053652:Nuclear Transfer Techniques; D009865:Oocytes / Q000254:growth & development*; D015027:Zebrafish / Q000235:genetics*
keywords: Cloning; Danio rerio; Micromanipulation; Somatic cell nuclear transfer; Zebrafish