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Ayala-Soldado N, Mora-Medina R, Molina-López AM, Lora-Benítez AJ, Moyano-Salvago R. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Eugenol and MS-222 as Anesthetics in Zebrafish in Repeated Exposures and Post-Anesthesia Behaviour. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:2418. [PMID: 39199952 PMCID: PMC11350892 DOI: 10.3390/ani14162418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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The increasing use of the zebrafish (Danio rerio) in scientific experiments has made it necessary to implement anesthesia protocols guaranteeing minimum pain and suffering for these animals and ensuring the reliability of the results obtained from their research. Therefore, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of two anesthetics, eugenol and MS-222, in consecutive administrations and evaluate the zebrafish behaviour after repeated anesthesia. Thus, several zebrafish were anaesthetized with eugenol, MS-222, and buffered MS-222 three times repeatedly with a 24-h interval between each exposure. The induction and recovery periods were also timed. Their swimming frequency was determined after each exposure to assess their behaviour after the anesthesia. Anesthesia induction was quicker with eugenol compared to MS-222. However, eugenol presented longer recovery times, which were prolonged after each exposure. Also, the swimming frequency was reduced after each anesthesia with eugenol. The buffered version of MS-222 was more efficacious than the non-buffered one. Both versions of MS-222 did not affect the swimming frequency. Based on these findings, we recommend the utilization of MS-222 buffered rather than eugenol when repeated, brief-duration anesthesia is necessitated for a study.
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- Department of Anatomy and Comparative Pathology and Toxicology, UIC Zoonosis y Enfermedades Emergentes ENZOEM, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Campus de Rabanales, University of Córdoba, Darwin Building, 14071 Córdoba, Spain; (N.A.-S.); (A.J.L.-B.); (R.M.-S.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Comparative Pathology and Toxicology, UIC Zoonosis y Enfermedades Emergentes ENZOEM, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Campus de Rabanales, University of Córdoba, Darwin Building, 14071 Córdoba, Spain; (N.A.-S.); (A.J.L.-B.); (R.M.-S.)
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Sneddon LU, Schroeder P, Roque A, Finger-Baier K, Fleming A, Tinman S, Collet B. Pain management in zebrafish : Report from a FELASA Working Group. Lab Anim 2024; 58:261-276. [PMID: 38051824 PMCID: PMC11264547 DOI: 10.1177/00236772231198733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Empirical evidence suggests fishes meet the criteria for experiencing pain beyond a reasonable doubt and zebrafish are being increasingly used in studies of pain and nociception. Zebrafish are adopted across a wide range of experimental fields and their use is growing particularly in biomedical studies. Many laboratory procedures in zebrafish involve tissue damage and this may give rise to pain. Therefore, this FELASA Working Group reviewed the evidence for pain in zebrafish, the indicators used to assess pain and the impact of a range of drugs with pain-relieving properties. We report that there are several behavioural indicators that can be used to determine pain, including reduced activity, space use and distance travelled. Pain-relieving drugs prevent these responses, and we highlight the dose and administration route. To minimise or avoid pain, several refinements are suggested for common laboratory procedures. Finally, practical suggestions are made for the management and alleviation of pain in laboratory zebrafish, including recommendations for analgesia. Pain management is an important refinement in experimental animal use and so our report has the potential to improve zebrafish welfare during and after invasive procedures in laboratories across the globe.
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- Lynne U Sneddon
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Red Kite Veterinary Consultants, 30 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3EZ, UK
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- Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology (now: Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence), Department Genes – Circuits – Behaviour, Martinsried, Germany
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- Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge, UK
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- The Mina & Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University Ramat Gan, Israel
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Vercellini MC, Rearte R, di Cesare L, Ayala MA, Montes MM. Eugenol as anesthetic for Cnesterodon decemmaculatus (Cyprinodontiformes, Poeciliidae). Lab Anim 2024; 58:44-51. [PMID: 37712766 DOI: 10.1177/00236772231192020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Anesthetics are commonly used in fish for surgery and to facilitate capture, handling and transport in aquaculture and experimental procedures. In research, the selection of the anesthetic depends on its properties and on the recovery time. Eugenol has been pointed out as an effective anesthetic for fish, alternative to traditional drugs. Although Cnesterodon decemmaculatus is widely used as a model in ecological bioassays, no anesthetic protocol has been reported for this species. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the induction time (i.e. time to reach anesthetic stage VI) and recovery time in individuals of C. decemmaculatus subjected to eugenol at a fixed concentration, according to sex and pregnancy status. Forty-one fish were divided into three groups: males, pregnant females and non-pregnant females. They were measured for total length, standard length and weight, and the condition factor (K) was calculated. No significant differences in induction and recovery times were found for sex, pregnancy status and K between groups. Results are a contribution toward the development protocol of a standard anesthetic protocol for C. decemmaculatus.
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- Maria C Vercellini
- CONICET La Plata Ringgold standard institution - CEPAVE CONICET, La Plata, Argentina
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- CONICET La Plata Ringgold standard institution - CEPAVE CONICET, La Plata, Argentina
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- CONICET La Plata Ringgold standard institution - CEPAVE CONICET, La Plata, Argentina
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- CONICET La Plata Ringgold standard institution - CEPAVE CONICET, La Plata, Argentina
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- CONICET La Plata Ringgold standard institution - CEPAVE CONICET, La Plata, Argentina
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Baesso GMM, Venâncio AV, Barca LCV, Peppi PF, Faria CA, Machado JPC, Murgas LDS, Bicudo ÁJDA, Lima EMMD, Barreto-Vianna ARDC. Exploring the effects of eugenol, menthol, and lidocaine as anesthetics on zebrafish glucose homeostasis. Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol 2024; 276:109784. [PMID: 37935341 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are widely employed as an experimental model in various scientific fields. The investigation of glucose metabolism dysfunctions has gained recent significant prominence. Considering that certain anesthetics may impact glycemic levels, it is imperative to carefully select an anesthetic that does not induce such side effects, thereby mitigating potential adverse influences on research outcomes. In this sense, this study aimed to evaluate potential glucose alterations and induction and recovery times resulting from the use of eugenol, menthol and lidocaine as anesthetics in zebrafish. A total of 150 adult male and female zebrafish were divided into ten groups, comprising a control group euthanized by rapid chilling, and three groups anesthetized with low (40 mg/L eugenol, 60 mg/L menthol, 100 mg/L lidocaine), intermediate (60 mg/L eugenol, 90 mg/L menthol, 225 mg/L lidocaine), and high (80 mg/L eugenol, 120 mg/L menthol, 350 mg/L lidocaine) anesthetic concentrations. Glucose levels and induction and recovery times were assessed. The findings reveal that eugenol and menthol did not cause glucose level alterations at any of the investigated concentrations, while lidocaine caused a non-concentration-dependent hyperglycemia. Eugenol and menthol also exhibited similar recovery times at different concentrations, while lidocaine recovery times were concentration-dependent. This study, therefore, concludes that eugenol and menthol are safe and satisfactory anesthetics for use in zebrafish research involving glucose analyses, while lidocaine use can cause biases due to altered glucose levels and safety concerns. Researchers should, therefore, carefully consider anesthetic selection to ensure reliable results in zebrafish assessments.
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Alrashada YN, Hassanien HA, Abbas AO, Alkhamis SA, Alkobaby AI. Dietary propolis improves the growth performance, redox status, and immune response of Nile tilapia upon a cold-stress challenge. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293727. [PMID: 37917758 PMCID: PMC10621851 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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The purpose of this research was to demonstrate the potential of adding propolis (PR) to the diet of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) to mitigate the harmful effect of cold stress (CS) on the growth performance, redox status, and immunological response. Two trials were conducted in this study. First, 210 Nile tilapia fingerlings (28.61±0.20 g) were used in a preliminary trial to determine the appropriate PR level and supplementation period to be applied for the main trial. Fish were assigned into 7 treatment groups (3 aquaria replicates × 10 fish per aquarium in each treatment group) according to the rate of PR supplementation in the fish diets at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 g/kg for 6 consecutive weeks. The average body weight and body weight gain were determined weekly. It was found that PR supplementation at 10 g/kg in fish diet for 4 weeks was enough to obtain significant results on the growth performance of Nile tilapia. For the main trial of the present study, 480 Nile tilapia fingerlings (average weight 29.93±0.11 g) were distributed into randomized 2 PR × 2 CS factorial treatment groups (6 replicate aquariums containing 20 fish in each group). Fish of PR groups received a basal diet for a feeding period of 4 weeks, included with 10 g/kg PR (+ PR group) or without PR inclusion (- PR group). Fish of the CS groups were either challenged with cold stress at 18°C (+ CS group) or maintained at a temperature of 26°C during the feeding period (- CS group). The results showed that CS challenge significantly (p < 0.05) impaired the growth indices, redox status, and immune response in the challenged fish compared to the non-challenged fish. On contradictory, the inclusion of PR into fish diets enhanced (p < 0.05) the feed intake, growth indices, antioxidant enzyme activity, and immunological parameters. Moreover, PR treatment alleviated the CS deterioration of fish weights, specific growth rates, feed efficiency, antioxidant enzyme activity, lymphocyte proliferation, and phagocytosis activity and alleviated the elevated mortality, H/L ratio, and malondialdehyde levels by cold stress. It is concluded that the inclusion of propolis at 10 g/kg in the diet of Nile tilapia fish could be approved as a nutritional approach to enhance their performance, especially when stressed by low-temperature conditions.
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- Yousof N. Alrashada
- Department of Animal and Fish Production, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, AL-HASA, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal and Fish Production, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, AL-HASA, Saudi Arabia
- Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Animal and Fish Production, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, AL-HASA, Saudi Arabia
- Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Animal and Fish Production, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, AL-HASA, Saudi Arabia
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- Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Chaoul V, Dib EY, Bedran J, Khoury C, Shmoury O, Harb F, Soueid J. Assessing Drug Administration Techniques in Zebrafish Models of Neurological Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14898. [PMID: 37834345 PMCID: PMC10573323 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Neurological diseases, including neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, affect nearly one in six of the world's population. The burden of the resulting deaths and disability is set to rise during the next few decades as a consequence of an aging population. To address this, zebrafish have become increasingly prominent as a model for studying human neurological diseases and exploring potential therapies. Zebrafish offer numerous benefits, such as genetic homology and brain similarities, complementing traditional mammalian models and serving as a valuable tool for genetic screening and drug discovery. In this comprehensive review, we highlight various drug delivery techniques and systems employed for therapeutic interventions of neurological diseases in zebrafish, and evaluate their suitability. We also discuss the challenges encountered during this process and present potential advancements in innovative techniques.
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- Victoria Chaoul
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut P.O. Box 11-0236, Lebanon; (V.C.); (J.B.); (O.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of Balamand, Kalhat P.O. Box 100, Lebanon; (E.-Y.D.); (C.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut P.O. Box 11-0236, Lebanon; (V.C.); (J.B.); (O.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of Balamand, Kalhat P.O. Box 100, Lebanon; (E.-Y.D.); (C.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut P.O. Box 11-0236, Lebanon; (V.C.); (J.B.); (O.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University of Balamand, Kalhat P.O. Box 100, Lebanon; (E.-Y.D.); (C.K.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut P.O. Box 11-0236, Lebanon; (V.C.); (J.B.); (O.S.)
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Sneddon LU, Roques JAC. Pain Recognition in Fish. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract 2023; 26:1-10. [PMID: 36402476 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2022.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Empirical evidence has demonstrated that fish experience pain, and so to ensure their good welfare, it is vital that we can recognize and assess pain. A range of general, behavioral, and physiologic indicators can be used when assessing pain in fish. Many of these can be used at the tank side and are termed operational welfare indicators, whereas some require further computer or laboratory analysis. Behavioral indicators are valid and have been shown to profoundly differ between nonpainful and painful treatments in fish. However, these are not universal, and species-specific differences exist in behavioral responses to pain.
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- Lynne U Sneddon
- Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Medicineragatan 18A, Gothenburg 413 90, Sweden.
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- Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Medicineragatan 18A, Gothenburg 413 90, Sweden; SWEMARC, the Swedish Mariculture Research Center, University of Gothenburg, 18A, Gothenburg 413 90, Sweden
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Ferreira JM, Félix L, Jorge S, Monteiro SM, Olsson IAS, Valentim AM. Anesthesia Overdose Versus Rapid Cooling for Euthanasia of Adult Zebrafish. Zebrafish 2022; 19:148-159. [PMID: 35759370 DOI: 10.1089/zeb.2022.0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The rapid increase in zebrafish use needs to be accompanied by research into the refinement of procedures. The European (EU) Directive lists three possible euthanasia methods for fish: anesthetic overdose, electrical stunning, and concussion. However, for small fish such as zebrafish, concussion and electrical stunning are difficult to perform, leaving anesthetic overdose as the most used method. Our aim was to test the efficacy and side effects of anesthesia overdose using different anesthetics and the rapid cooling method to euthanize adult zebrafish. Adult mixed-sex AB zebrafish were randomly assigned to: 250 mg/L MS222; 20 mg/L propofol +100 mg/L lidocaine; 6 mg/L etomidate; 50 mg/L clove oil; and rapid cooling (water at 2°C-4°C). Two minutes after opercular movement ceased, animals were transferred into clean water for 20 min and recovery assessed, or decapitated and used for biochemical analysis of the gills, muscle, liver, and brain; for the histological analysis of the gills and muscle; or for the assessment of cortisol levels. No animal recovered; rapid cooling was the quickest and etomidate overdose was the slowest method to cease the opercular movements. There were no major differences between euthanasia methods regarding the biochemical or histological data. Cortisol levels were higher in the rapid cooling group, but only when compared with the propofol/lidocaine group. The use of a physical method of euthanasia, such as rapid cooling, is essential when chemicals, such as anesthetics, may interfere with postmortem analyses. Although anesthetic overdose can be used without major effects on the analyses conducted in this work, rapid cooling can be another option with the advantage of being simple to administer, easily available, affordable, and very quick; this decreases the potential duration of suffering, being more humane. Therefore, a change in EU legislation should be considered to include additional humane options for euthanasia, such as rapid cooling, for zebrafish and other small tropical fish.
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- Jorge M Ferreira
- Laboratory Animal Science Group, Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory Animal Science Group, Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agroambientais e Biológicas (CITAB), Universidade de Trás-os-Monte e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Laboratory Animal Science Group, Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agroambientais e Biológicas (CITAB), Universidade de Trás-os-Monte e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- Inov4Agro, Institute for Innovation, Capacity Building and Sustainability of Agri-Food Production, Universidade de Trás-os-Monte e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- Laboratory Animal Science Group, Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory Animal Science Group, Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde (i3S), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agroambientais e Biológicas (CITAB), Universidade de Trás-os-Monte e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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Farry T, Lau C, Keates H, Pasloske K, Woldeyohannes S, Allavena R, Goodwin W. Comparison of two formulations of alfaxalone for immersion anaesthesia in laboratory zebrafish (Danio rerio). Vet Anaesth Analg 2022; 49:473-476. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2022.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Siavwapa S, Hasimuna OJ, Maulu S, Monde C. A comparative analysis of the anaesthetic effect of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO 3) on male and female three spotted tilapia ( Oreochromis andersonii). JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2022.2064478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Sillah Siavwapa
- Department of Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences, Copperbelt University, Kapasa Makasa University, Chinsali, Zambia
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- Aquaculture and Fisheries Science Department, Faculty of Natural Resources, Lilongwe University of Natural Resources (LUANAR), Lilongwe, Malawi
- National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre (NARDC), Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Kitwe, Zambia
- Department of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, Copperbelt University (CBU), Kitwe, Zambia
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- Centre for Innovative Approach Zambia (CIAZ), Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Agriculture and Aquatic Sciences, Copperbelt University, Kapasa Makasa University, Chinsali, Zambia
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Seeger S, Zvolský M, Melikov S, Frerkes M, Rafecas M. Dedicated Chamber for Multimodal In Vivo Imaging of Adult Zebrafish. Zebrafish 2022; 19:67-70. [PMID: 35294851 DOI: 10.1089/zeb.2021.0066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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In vivo imaging of adult zebrafish is challenging, particularly for dynamic or long acquisitions when using, for example, positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An aqueous environment is indispensable to ensure animal welfare, but commercial small-animal imaging chambers do not provide such conditions, as they are designed for rodents. In this study we present a dedicated flow-through chamber that includes fish immobilization and allows for the continuous supply of fresh water and anesthetics, as well as the removal of excretions. Both flow simulations and experiments, as well as first scans with MRI and CT, support the suitability of the chamber.
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- Steven Seeger
- Institute of Medical Engineering, University of Luebeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, University of Luebeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, University of Luebeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, University of Luebeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Engineering, University of Luebeck, Lübeck, Germany
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Canedo A, Saiki P, Santos AL, Carneiro KDS, Souza AMD, Qualhato G, Brito RDS, Mello-Andrade F, Rocha TL. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) meets bioethics: the 10Rs ethical principles in research. CIÊNCIA ANIMAL BRASILEIRA 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-6891v22e-70884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Abstract Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a tropical fish species widely used in research, worldwide. The development of genetically modified animals and the increasing number of zebrafish breeding facilities due to their emerging use in several research fields, opened room for new ethical challenges for research carried out with this species. It is necessary to raise the scientific community’s awareness of the ethical standards and laws in force, on animal research. Thus, the aim of the current study is to describe 10 Rs ethical principles by using zebrafish as model system in research. The classical 3 Rs concerning animal welfare, namely replacement, reduction and refinement; and the added 7 Rs related to scientific (registration, reporting, robustness, reproducibility and relevance) and conduct principles (responsibility, and respect) in zebrafish research are herein presented and critically discussed. The use of these 10 Rs by researchers, institutions and the Animal Ethics Committee is recommended to support regulations, decision-making about and the promotion of zebrafish health and welfare in research.
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Screening of Anaesthetics in Adult Zebrafish ( Danio rerio) for the Induction of Euthanasia by Overdose. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:biology10111133. [PMID: 34827125 PMCID: PMC8614824 DOI: 10.3390/biology10111133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Simple Summary Although zebrafish are used in vast numbers in laboratories all over the world, no consensus has been reached in the scientific community on a humane, consistent, and effective method for euthanasia of this species. Here, we screened commonly used anaesthetic drugs to see if an overdose could induce loss of reflexes of adult zebrafish in a rapid and reliable manner, and without causing distress. The tested anaesthetics were isoeugenol, clove oil, 2-phenoxyethanol, tricaine, benzocaine, lidocaine hydrochloride, and etomidate. We found that lidocaine hydrochloride, buffered with sodium bicarbonate and ethanol to increase its efficacy, induces loss of reflexes in a fast, predictable, and relatively peaceful manner. We recommend its use for adult zebrafish euthanasia. Abstract Zebrafish are often euthanized by overdose of anaesthesia. However, fish may have aversion towards some anaesthetics, and protocol efficacy varies between species. Using wild type adult Danio rerio, we assessed time to loss of opercular beat, righting, and startle reflexes during induction of anaesthetic overdose by either tricaine (0.5 g/L or 1 g/L), benzocaine (1 g/L), 2-phenoxyethanol (3 mL/L), clove oil (0.1%), isoeugenol (540 mg/L), lidocaine hydrochloride (1 g/L), or etomidate (50 mg/L). Initial screening demonstrated that benzocaine and buffered lidocaine hydrochloride achieved the fastest loss of reflexes. The rapid induction times were confirmed when retesting using larger batches of fish. The fastest induction was obtained with 1 g/L lidocaine hydrochloride buffered with 2 g/L NaHCO3, in which all adult zebrafish lost reflexes in less than 2 min. Next, we monitored signs of distress during benzocaine or buffered lidocaine hydrochloride overdose induction. The results indicated that buffered lidocaine hydrochloride caused significantly less aversive behaviors than benzocaine. Finally, we tested several buffers to refine the lidocaine hydrochloride immersion. The most efficient buffer for euthanasia induction using 1g/L lidocaine hydrochloride was 2 g/L NaHCO3 with 50 mL/L 96% ethanol, inducing immobility in less than 10 s and with only 2% of adult zebrafish displaying aversive behaviors during treatment.
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Fontana BD, Alnassar N, Parker MO. Tricaine Methanesulfonate (MS222) Has Short-Term Effects on Young Adult Zebrafish ( Danio rerio) Working Memory and Cognitive Flexibility, but Not on Aging Fish. Front Behav Neurosci 2021; 15:686102. [PMID: 34421552 PMCID: PMC8371240 DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2021.686102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Exposure to anesthetic drugs is common in biomedical sciences being part of routine procedures in different translational species, however its impacts on memory and cognition are still debated, having different impacts depending on drug and age. The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a translational species widely used in behavioral neuroscience, where tricaine methanesulfonate (MS222) is the most acceptable and used drug when conducting routine procedures. Based on this, we investigated the effects of MS222 (100 mg/l) in young adults and aging zebrafish 1, 2, 3, and 7 days after exposure. Animals' were submitted to the anesthetic procedure until loss of body posture, slowing of opercular movements and lack of response to tail touch with a plastic pipette were achieved, then further left in the drug for 3 min. After that, animals (6 mpf vs. 24 mpf) were transferred to a recovery tank until fully recovered and transferred back to their housing system until further testing in the free movement pattern (FMP) Y-maze, which assesses zebrafish working memory and cognitive lexibility. Young animals had significant impairment in their working memory and cognitive flexibility 1 and 2 days after the exposure to MS222, being fully recovered by day 3 and with no effects 7 days post drug exposure. Increased repetitions were also observed for animals exposed to MS222 which could indicate increased stress-related response in animals up to 2 days after drug exposure. No drug effect was observed in aging animals besides their natural decreased alternations and working memory. Overall, behavioral experiments after routine procedures using MS222 should be performed with caution and need to be delayed, at least 3 days after exposure where working memory, cognitive flexibility, and repetitive behavior are back to normal.
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- Barbara D. Fontana
- Brain and Behaviour Laboratory, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Brain and Behaviour Laboratory, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Identification of Individual Zebrafish ( Danio rerio): A Refined Protocol for VIE Tagging Whilst Considering Animal Welfare and the Principles of the 3Rs. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11030616. [PMID: 33652779 PMCID: PMC7996851 DOI: 10.3390/ani11030616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In aquatic ecology, studies have commonly employed a tagging technique known as visible implant elastomer (VIE). This method has not been widely adopted by the zebrafish research community and also lacks refinement with regard to animal welfare. The current paper introduces a new VIE tagging protocol, with the aim of improving existing tagging techniques by placing particular emphasis on the Three Rs. To improve animal welfare and fish survival, we added the use of an analgesic compound (lidocaine) through the marking procedure, followed by after-treatment with antiseptics (melaleuca, aloe vera, and PVP-I as active ingredients) to improve tissue regeneration and healing. The newly improved protocol has been quantitatively evaluated on different populations and age groups of zebrafish. This study will be useful to the scientific zebrafish community and to the wider field including biologist and aquarists, especially in consideration of animal welfare, where tagging techniques are considered as a potential noxious stimulus for fish.
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Ellis T, Katsiadaki I. Clarification of early end-points for refinement of animal experiments, with specific reference to fish. Lab Anim 2020; 55:244-253. [PMID: 34085570 DOI: 10.1177/0023677220971002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Appropriate end-points are integral to the refinement of laboratory animal experiments. Our recent experience has highlighted that ambiguity around end-points is hampering their adoption in experiments that cause severe suffering to fish. In toxicology, the term endpoint (single word) refers to the response variable to the treatment that is measured and analysed. This differs to usage within laboratory animal experimentation, where end-point (hyphenated) refers to the time-point when exposure of the animal(s) to the treatment (and suffering) ends. Within laboratory animal experimentation, standardised terminology is needed for different types of early end-point which are based on the condition of the animal(s) or progress of the experiment. We propose that those involved in regulating and conducting animal experiments consider seven distinct types of early end-point (aim, technical error, biological error, mortality, moribundity, prognostic humane, non-prognostic humane) in addition to the planned experimental end-point (i.e. maximum duration). Moribundity (not morbidity) refers to an animal in a severely debilitated state close to death. Moribundity in fish is not yet defined, so we propose identification via a lack of response to external stimuli, loss of equilibrium (i.e. loss of righting reflex), and a slow opercular ventilation rate. As these clinical signs equate to those of deep/surgical anaesthesia, this moribundity end-point cannot be considered a humane end-point as the fish is likely to be unconscious and have passed the point of maximum suffering. We believe that identification of earlier humane end-points based on clinical signs and wider recognition of other types of early end-point can reduce suffering in experiments.
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Musk GC, Ezzy BJ, Kenchington LM, Hopper WA, Callahan LM. A Comparison of Buffered Tricaine Methanesulfonate (MS-222) and Isoeugenol Anesthesia for Caudal Fin Clipping in Zebrafish ( Danio rerio). JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE 2020; 59:732-736. [PMID: 32928342 DOI: 10.30802/aalas-jaalas-20-000027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of buffered tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) and isoeugenol for the anesthesia of zebrafish undergoing caudal fin clipping. Eighty 9 mo Danio rerio (AB strain) zebrafish were allocated to one of 2 equal groups: buffered MS-222 (168 mg/L, n = 40) or isoeugenol (20 mg/L, n = 40). The time to induction of anesthesia was significantly shorter in the isoeugenol group (141 ± 70 s) than in the MS-222 group (207 ± 103 s). The time to recovery from anesthesia was also shorter in the MS-222 group (373 ± 125 s) than in the isoeugenol group (491 ± 176 s). No obvious displays of distress or aversion to anesthesia were observed in either group. No difference was detected in the proportion of zebrafish that became anesthetized with either drug. One male zebrafish in the buffered MS-222 group was found dead at the 1-h post-procedural monitoring time point, but there was no difference between groups in the proportion of fish that survived anesthesia to the end of experiment. In conclusion, the safety and efficacy of buffered MS-222 (168 mg/L) and isoeugenol (20 mg/L) was similar for zebrafish undergoing anesthesia for caudal fin clipping.
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- Gabrielle C Musk
- Animal Care Services, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia;,
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- Animal Care Services, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Animal Care Services, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Animal Care Services, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Animal Care Services, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Obirikorang KA, Asante-Tuoh DT, Agbo NW, Amponsah AK, Skov PV. Anaesthetic potential of propofol for nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): Effect of anaesthetic concentration and body weight. SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Rapid prototyping of soft bioelectronic implants for use as neuromuscular interfaces. Nat Biomed Eng 2020; 4:1010-1022. [DOI: 10.1038/s41551-020-00615-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Liu X, Gao Q, Zhang Y, Li Y, Li B. In Vivo Optofluidic Switch for Controlling Blood Microflow. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 7:2001414. [PMID: 32714772 PMCID: PMC7375249 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202001414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Control of blood microflow is crucial for the prevention and therapy of blood disorders, such as cardiovascular diseases and their complications. Conventional control strategies generally implant exogenous synthetic materials into blood vessels as labeling markers or actuating sources, which are invasive and incompatible with biological systems. Here, a label-free, noninvasive, and biocompatible device constructed from natural red blood cells (RBCs) for controlling blood microflow in vivo is reported. The RBCs, optically manipulated, arranged, and rotated using scanning optical tweezers, can function as an optofluidic switch for targeted switching, directional enrichment, dynamic redirecting, and rotary actuation of blood microflow inside zebrafish. The regulation precision of the switch is determined to be at the single-cell level, and the response time is measured as ≈200 ms using a streamline tracking method. This in vivo optofluidic switch may provide a biofriendly device for exploring blood microenvironments in a noncontact and noninvasive manner.
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- Xiaoshuai Liu
- Institute of NanophotonicsJinan UniversityGuangzhou511‐443China
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- Institute of NanophotonicsJinan UniversityGuangzhou511‐443China
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- Institute of NanophotonicsJinan UniversityGuangzhou511‐443China
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- Institute of NanophotonicsJinan UniversityGuangzhou511‐443China
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- Institute of NanophotonicsJinan UniversityGuangzhou511‐443China
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Joyce W, Perry SF. Hypoxia inducible factor-1 α knockout does not impair acute thermal tolerance or heat hardening in zebrafish. Biol Lett 2020; 16:20200292. [PMID: 32673542 PMCID: PMC7423049 DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2020.0292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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The rapid increase in critical thermal maximum (CTmax) in fish (or other animals) previously exposed to critically high temperature is termed 'heat hardening', which likely represents a key strategy to cope with increasingly extreme environments. The physiological mechanisms that determine acute thermal tolerance, and the underlying pathways facilitating heat hardening, remain debated. It has been posited, however, that exposure to high temperature is associated with tissue hypoxia and may be associated with the increased expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (Hif-1). We studied acute thermal tolerance in zebrafish (Danio rerio) lacking functional Hif-1α paralogs (Hif-1aa and Hif-1ab double knockout; Hif-1α-/-), which are known to exhibit markedly reduced hypoxia tolerance. We hypothesized that Hif-1α-/- zebrafish would suffer reduced acute thermal tolerance relative to wild type and that the heat hardening ability would be lost. However, on the contrary, we observed that Hif-1α-/- and wild-type fish did not differ in CTmax, and both genotypes exhibited heat hardening of a similar degree when CTmax was re-tested 48 h later. Despite exhibiting impaired hypoxia tolerance, Hif-1α-/- zebrafish display unaltered thermal tolerance, suggesting that these traits are not necessarily functionally associated. Hif-1α is accordingly not required for short-term acclimation in the form of heat hardening.
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- William Joyce
- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, 30 Marie Curie, Ottawa, ONCanada, K1N 6N5
- Zoophysiology, Department of Bioscience, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, 30 Marie Curie, Ottawa, ONCanada, K1N 6N5
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Katz EM, Chu DK, Casey KM, Jampachaisri K, Felt SA, Pacharinsak C. The Stability and Efficacy of Tricaine Methanesulfonate (MS222) Solution After Long-Term Storage. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE : JAALAS 2020; 59. [PMID: 32532365 PMCID: PMC7338872 DOI: 10.30802/aalas-jaalas-19-000067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Tricaine methanesulfonate (MS222) is widely used for the anesthesia and euthanasia of laboratory zebrafish. Fresh solutions have been recommended for each use; however, researchers often mix and store concentrated stock solutions for convenience and to reduce occupational exposure and environmental waste. While this is common practice, published guidelines are often inconsistent. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the stability and anesthetic efficacy of MS222 after long-term storage and to develop specific storage parameters. Stock solutions (100 mg/mL MS222) were mixed and stored in amber jars at 4 °C and -20 °C for 2- and 6-mo. Stability of the solutions was analyzed using liquid chromatography-ion trapmass spectrometry and compared with fresh MS222. Fifty adult (30 male, 20 female) wildtype AB zebrafish (Danio rerio) wererandomly anesthetized with 150 mg/L of one of the following MS222 solutions to evaluate anesthetic efficacy: 1) freshly prepared(0m); 2) 2 mo at 4 °C (2m4); 3) 2 mo at -20 °C (2m-20); 4) 6 mo at 4 °C (6m4); 5) 6 mo at -20 °C (6m-20). Time to cessation of swimming, loss of equilibrium, lack of response to von Frey (VF) stimulation, return of equilibrium, and resumption of swimming were compared between groups. Two fish from each group were euthanized at 24-h and 2-wk after anesthesia, and histopathology was performed. All solutions were determined to be stable under all storage conditions. No clinically significant differences were observed between the fresh and stored stock groups during anesthetic testing. No evidence ofanesthetic-related histologic changes were noted in the gills, skin, kidneys, muscle, and central nervous system. Hepatic megalocytosis and a reduction in hepatic vacuolation were seen to varying degrees across all groups, but did not follow a treatment-related trend. Therefore, 100 mg/mL solutions of MS222 can be stored in amber jars at 4 °C or -20 °C for 6 mo and still used to effectively anesthetize zebrafish.
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- Erin M Katz
- Department of Comparative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Comparative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Comparative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Department of Comparative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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Gallardo-Rodríguez J, Astuya-Villalón A, Avello V, Llanos-Rivera A, Krock B, Agurto-Muñoz C, Sánchez-Mirón A, García-Camacho F. Production of extracts with anaesthetic activity from the culture of Heterosigma akashiwo in pilot-scale photobioreactors. ALGAL RES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2019.101760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Ehrlich O, Karamalakis A, Krylov AJ, Dudczig S, Hassell KL, Jusuf PR. Clove Oil and AQUI-S Efficacy for Zebrafish Embryo, Larva, and Adult Anesthesia. Zebrafish 2019; 16:451-459. [PMID: 31188070 DOI: 10.1089/zeb.2019.1737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Since the use of the zebrafish Danio rerio genetic model organism within the scientific research community continues to grow rapidly, continued procedural refinement to support high-quality, reproducible research and improve animal welfare remains an important focus. As such, anesthesia remains one of the most frequent procedures conducted. Here, we compared the effectiveness of clove oil (active ingredient eugenol) and AQUI-S (active ingredient iso-eugenol) with the currently most commonly used tricaine/MS-222 (ethyl 3-aminobenzoate methanesulfonate) and benzocaine anesthesia. We focused on embryos (1 day postfertilization), larvae (5 days postfertilization), and adults (9-11 months) and for the first time used exposure times that are the most relevant in research settings by using zebrafish as a genetic model system. For each age, tricaine and benzocaine achieved the most reproducible, robust anesthesia with the quickest induction and recovery. For some experimental procedures, specific clove oil concentrations in embryos and larvae may represent suitable alternatives. Although different aquatic species at specific ages respond differentially to these agents, the systematic study of comparable effective dosages for procedures most commonly employed represent an important step toward refinement.
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- Ophelia Ehrlich
- School of Biosciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- School of Biosciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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Zhu Y, Tan Q, Zhang L, Yao J, Zhou H, Hu P, Liang X, Liu H. The migration of docosahexenoic acid (DHA) to the developing ovary of female zebrafish (Danio rerio). Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 2019; 233:97-105. [PMID: 30978471 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2019.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Fish selectively reserves docosahexenoic acid (DHA) in ovary during gonadal development. However, no direct proof supports this. The present study tried to elucidate the DHA migration to the developing ovary of female zebrafish. An injection study of 13C-labeled DHA for DHA tracing was conducted, and another injection study of unlabeled-DHA (DHA-injected group) and BSA-saline (control group) was conducted for lipid and DHA content detection, related gene expression analyses, and histological observation. The results showed that the rapid absorption of lipid occurred at stage III with a constant accumulation of DHA in the ovary. The proportion of oocytes at stage III on day 7 and 21, and at stage IV on day 3 and 21 in DHA-injected group was significantly higher than that in control group, respectively (P < .05). The injected 13C-labeled DHA was accumulated twice in the ovary respectively on day 1 and 7, and remained at a relatively high level. In DHA-injected group, the fatp4 expression was significantly higher in ovary on day 3, 5 and 7 (P < .05), and significantly lower (P < .05) in liver on day 5, 14 and in muscle on day 1, 5 and 7 than that in control group. In conclusion, the present study suggested a migration of DHA from the liver and muscle to the gonads when necessary.
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- Yanhong Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Freshwater Aquaculture Collaborative Innovation Center of Hubei Province, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Freshwater Aquaculture Collaborative Innovation Center of Hubei Province, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Freshwater Aquaculture Collaborative Innovation Center of Hubei Province, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Freshwater Aquaculture Collaborative Innovation Center of Hubei Province, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Freshwater Aquaculture Collaborative Innovation Center of Hubei Province, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Freshwater Aquaculture Collaborative Innovation Center of Hubei Province, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Freshwater Aquaculture Collaborative Innovation Center of Hubei Province, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Freshwater Animal Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture of China, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Pond Aquaculture, Freshwater Aquaculture Collaborative Innovation Center of Hubei Province, College of Fisheries, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Martins T, Valentim A, Pereira N, Antunes LM. Anaesthetics and analgesics used in adult fish for research: A review. Lab Anim 2018; 53:325-341. [PMID: 30514148 DOI: 10.1177/0023677218815199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The number of fish used in research has increased in the last decades. Anaesthesia is required when fish must be held immobile and it is crucial to promote fish welfare, because these vertebrates can show signs of stress and/or pain during handling, transport, tagging, sampling and invasive procedures. The use of an inadequate anaesthetic protocol can compromise not only the welfare of the fish, but also the reliability of the research results. Thus, the development of suitable anaesthetic regimes for each fish species is important. This article reviews the main anaesthetic and analgesic agents used in adult fish in a research setting.
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- Tânia Martins
- 1 Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal
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- 1 Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal.,2 Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Portugal.,3 Laboratory Animal Science Group, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
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- 4 Oceanário de Lisboa, Portugal.,5 ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Lisboa, Portugal.,6 Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC), Oeiras, Portugal.,7 Chronic Diseases Research Center (CEDOC), Nova Medical School, Portugal.,8 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Portugal
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- 1 Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal.,2 Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Portugal.,3 Laboratory Animal Science Group, Universidade do Porto, Portugal
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Machnik P, Schirmer E, Glück L, Schuster S. Recordings in an integrating central neuron provide a quick way for identifying appropriate anaesthetic use in fish. Sci Rep 2018; 8:17541. [PMID: 30510264 PMCID: PMC6277415 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-36130-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In animal husbandry, livestock industry and research facilities, anaesthetic agents are frequently used to moderate stressful intervention. For mammals and birds, procedures have been established to fine-tune anaesthesia according to the intervention. In ectothermic vertebrates, however, and despite changes in legislation and growing evidence on their cognitive abilities, the presently available information is insufficient to make similarly informed decisions. Here we suggest a straightforward way for rapidly filling this gap. By recording from a command neuron in the brain of fish whose crucial role requires it to integrate and process information from all sensory systems and to relay it to motor output pathways, the specific effects of candidate anaesthesia on central processing of sensory information can directly and efficiently be probed. Our approach allows a rapid and reliable way of deciding if and at which concentration a given anaesthetic affects the central nervous system and sensory processing. We employ our method to four anaesthetics commonly used in fish and demonstrate that our method quickly and with small numbers of animals provides the critical data for informed decisions on anaesthetic use.
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- Peter Machnik
- Department of Animal Physiology, University of Bayreuth, D-95440, Bayreuth, Germany.
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- Department of Animal Physiology, University of Bayreuth, D-95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Animal Physiology, University of Bayreuth, D-95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Department of Animal Physiology, University of Bayreuth, D-95440, Bayreuth, Germany
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Martins T, Diniz E, Félix LM, Antunes L. Evaluation of anaesthetic protocols for laboratory adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). PLoS One 2018; 13:e0197846. [PMID: 29787611 PMCID: PMC5963751 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In the last decades, the use of zebrafish (Danio rerio) in biomedical research has increased. Anaesthesia is daily used in fish during experimental procedures to avoid discomfort, stress or pain. Also, fish welfare and the reliability of results can be compromised if an unsuitable anaesthetic protocol is used. Therefore, we aimed to refine anaesthetic protocols to be used in adult zebrafish by evaluating the efficacy of different anaesthetics, used alone or in combination. For that, zebrafish were randomly assigned to 8 different groups: 100 μg/mLMS-222 (MS); 0.2 μg/mL etomidate (E); 0.2 μg/mL etomidate + 100 μg/mL lidocaine (E+L); 1.25 μg/mL propofol (P); 1.25 μg/mL propofol + 100 μg/mL lidocaine (P+L); 100 μg/mL ketamine (K); 100 μg/mL ketamine + 1.25 μg/mL medetomidine (K+M); and 100 μg/mL ketamine + 1.25 μg/mL medetomidine/3.125 μg/mL atipamezole (K+M/A). The animals were placed in an anaesthetic water bath, then, the following parameters were registered: time for equilibrium loss and anaesthesia induction, loss of sensitivity to soft and painful stimuli, respiratory rate, recovery time, and activity after recovery. The combined forms of E+L, P+L and K+M were the fastest to induce a surgical anaesthetic stage. Nevertheless, E+L induced respiratory depression, while K+M was shown to have the longer recovery time compared to MS-222, even when atipamezole was added. In conclusion, the P+L combination was shown to provide good anaesthesia with analgesia, without causing a major respiratory depression, providing as well a quick recovery, similar to MS-222.
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- Tânia Martins
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
- Departamento de Sanidade Animal (DSA), Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária (FMV), Universidade José Eduardo dos Santos (UJES), Huambo, Angola
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
- Institute for Investigation and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
- Institute for Investigation and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Köhler A, Collymore C, Finger-Baier K, Geisler R, Kaufmann L, Pounder KC, Schulte-Merker S, Valentim A, Varga ZM, Weiss J, Strähle U. Report of Workshop on Euthanasia for Zebrafish-A Matter of Welfare and Science. Zebrafish 2017; 14:547-551. [PMID: 28968196 DOI: 10.1089/zeb.2017.1508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
The increasing importance of zebrafish as a biomedical model organism is reflected by the steadily growing number of publications and laboratories working with this species. Regulatory recommendations for euthanasia as issued in Directive 2010/63/EU are, however, based on experience with fish species used for food production and do not take the small size and specific physiology of zebrafish into account. Consequently, the currently recommended methods of euthanasia in the Directive 2010/63/EU are either not applicable or may interfere with research goals. An international workshop was held in Karlsruhe, Germany, March 9, 2017, to discuss and propose alternative methods for euthanasia of zebrafish. The aim was to identify methods that adequately address the physiology of zebrafish and its use as a biomedical research model, follow the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) in animal experimentation and consider animal welfare during anesthesia and euthanasia. The results of the workshop are summarized here in the form of a white paper.
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Affiliation(s)
- Almut Köhler
- 1 Safety and Environment, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Karlsruhe, Germany
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- 2 Division of Comparative Medicine, University of Toronto , Toronto, Canada
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- 3 Department of Genes-Circuits-Behavior, Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology , Martinsried, Germany
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- 4 European Zebrafish Resource Center, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Karlsruhe, Germany
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- 5 European Society for Fish Models in Biology and Medicine, Institute of Toxicology and Genetics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Karlsruhe, Germany
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- 6 Institute of Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool , Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- 7 Faculty of Medicine, Institute for Cardiovascular Organogenesis and Regeneration, University of Münster , Münster, Germany
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- 8 i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde and IBMC-Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular , Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal .,9 CITAB-Centro de Investigação e Tecnologias Agroambientais e Biológicas, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
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- 10 Zebrafish International Resource Center, Institute of Neuroscience, University of Oregon , Eugene, Oregon
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- 11 Institute of Toxicology and Genetics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Karlsruhe, Germany
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- 5 European Society for Fish Models in Biology and Medicine, Institute of Toxicology and Genetics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Karlsruhe, Germany .,11 Institute of Toxicology and Genetics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , Karlsruhe, Germany
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