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This aim i s 90% complete. We have generated transgenic animals for RNAi studies. Since our previous data shows that cof-2 expression is eliminated when animals are stressed, we are assaying for changes in behavior and development when cof-2 expression is reduced in vivo. We will also continue our attempts to generate animals carrying cof-2::GFP by (1) generating a new transgene under using serial overlap extension and (2) altering the dosage of cof-2::GFP DNA. Once trangenic lines are generated we plan to assay for changes in protein accumulation and animal development when cof-2 is ectopically expressed under induced, stressful conditions. Likewise, expression of cof-2 under the ribosomal protein promoter will allow continuous expression of cof-2, rather than the expression seen by developmental profile.
Aim 3 is completed.
Specific Aim 2 & 4:
These aims are 50% complete. We plan to continue isolating total RNA from brain sections at each developmental stage in stressed animals and to finalize qPCR measurements. We are currently growing and treating animals for similar developmental profile in protein expression. We also plan to continue with immunolocalization studies in unstressed animals for a baseline of myocilin protein accumulation.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Research Centers in Minority Institutions Award (G12)
Project #
5G12RR017581-05
Application #
7336132
Study Section
National Center for Research Resources Initial Review Group (RIRG)
Project Start
2006-08-01
Project End
2007-07-31
Budget Start
2006-08-01
Budget End
2007-07-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2006
Total Cost
$120,699
Indirect Cost
Name
Morgan State University
Department
Biology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
879941318
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21251
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