Characterization of Aquaporin 1 (AQP1) Protein Expression in American Eel (Anguilla rostrata)

Marcela Kuijpers, Jonathan Walsh, Chris Katsekis, Christopher P. Cutler

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Abstract

This study was carried out to test a new eel AQP1 antibody that was generated and to test the feasibility of knocking-down (reducing) eel intestinal AQP1 protein expression, as prelude to testing the role of AQP1 proteins in the process of marine eel intestinal water absorption.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalThe Bulletin: Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory
Volume50
StatePublished - Jan 1 2011

Disciplines

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology
  • Biology

Keywords

  • AQP1
  • American eel
  • Anguilla rostrata
  • Aquaporin 1
  • Characterization
  • Protein expression

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