The use of laser microdissection for the preparation of chromosome-specific painting probes in farm animals.
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- Evaluation Study
- Journal Article
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- Non-U.S. Gov't
Summary
This research discusses a procedure using laser microdissection to create specific probes for examining chromosomes in farm animals. These probes can help in the creation of a detailed genetic map.
Objective and Method
The main objective of this study was to develop a method for generating fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) probes from the chromosomes of farm animals. The researchers utilized two specific laser technologies, namely laser microbeam microdissection and laser pressure catapulting, for constructing probe types such as chromosome-specific painting probes, arm-specific probes, and probes for chromosomal subfragments. The entire process is non-contact, meaning it doesn’t require physical interaction with the sample, and it’s considerably quicker compared to traditional methods.
- Laser Microbeam Microdissection: This is a method used in molecular biology research to obtain specific subsets of tissue for analysis, like specific chromosomes in this case.
- Laser Pressure Catapulting: This technique is used specifically to collect the dissected chromosomes.
Results and Achievements
By employing this novel method, researchers managed to obtain a set of chromosome-specific painting probes for all porcine (pig) chromosomes, 17 chromosomes of cattle and several specific equine (horse) chromosomes. The adjective “painting” refers to the fact that these probes are designed to bind to specific areas of the chromosome so they can be easily identified.
Conclusions
The study concluded that laser technology is notably effective and efficient in constructing chromosome-specific painting probes. It allows for the fast, non-contact collection of chromosomes which ultimately speeds up and simplifies the process of genetic research in farm animals.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Veterinary Research Institute, Hudcova 70, 621 32 Brno, Czech Republic.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Animals, Domestic / genetics
- Cattle
- Chromosome Banding
- Chromosome Painting / methods
- Chromosomes / genetics
- DNA Probes
- Dissection / methods
- Equidae
- Genetic Markers
- Heterozygote
- In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
- Karyotyping
- Lasers
- Species Specificity
- Swine
- Taq Polymerase / genetics
- Translocation, Genetic
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