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A primer for morpholino use in zebrafish

Authors: 
Bill BR, Petzold AM, Clark KJ, Schimmenti LA, Ekker SC
Citation: 
Zebrafish. 2009 Mar;6(1):69-77
Abstract: 
Abstract Morpholino oligonucleotides are the most common anti-sense \"knockdown\" technique used in zebrafish (Danio rerio). This review discusses common practices for the design, preparation, and deployment of morpholinos in this vertebrate model system. Off-targeting effects of morpholinos are discussed as well as method to minimize this potentially confounding variable via co-injection of a tP53-targeting morpholino. Finally, new uses of morpholinos are summarized and contextualized with respect to the complementary, DNA-based knockout technologies recently developed for zebrafish.
Organism or Cell Type: 
zebrafish