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Intrathoracic Injection for the Study of Adult Zebrafish Heart
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Biologie
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Journal JoVE Biologie
Intrathoracic Injection for the Study of Adult Zebrafish Heart

Intrathoracic Injection for the Study of Adult Zebrafish Heart

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May 14, 2019

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07:22 min
May 14, 2019

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This method relies on the injection of 0.5−3 μL of solution into the thorax of adult zebrafish. The procedure efficiently delivers proteins and chemical compounds into the proximity of the zebrafish heart without damaging the organ. The approach is suitable for testing effects of exogenous factors on various tissues of the heart.

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