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Implementation of a functional endpoint to the zebrafish embryotoxicity test to evaluate craniofacial abnormalities
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The inclusion of a read-out to detect functional consequences of craniofacial alterations in the zebrafish embryotoxicity test will allow to evaluate these alterations which are difficult to assess morphologically, and to detect alterations in cranial nerves functions leading to impairment of jaw movements. In this study we have established an ingestion test in zebrafish larvae younger than 120 hpf. To overcome the challenge of evaluating larvae which still do not present independent feeding behaviour, we have tested the ability of 72, 96 or 102 hpf larvae to ingest food mixed with fluorescent microspheres under several conditions (dark/light, with/without shaking) to find the best experimental set-up for the test. We have included the investigation of two substances as potential positive controls: ketoconazole and tricaine. Ketoconazole 10 μM exposure during development produced significant embryotoxic effects including a characteristic craniofacial alteration pattern consisting in impaired development of brain, nasal cavity, mouth opening and jaw, as well as a significant decrease in food intake. Tricaine exposure at 380 μM during the food availability period significantly decreased the food intake. The method proposed will be a useful alternative tool to animal testing to detect compounds inducing adverse effects on craniofacial development.
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BARENYS ESPADALER, Marta, MOLINS RAICH, Anna, AMORÓS-GALICIA, Lola, FLICK, Burkhard, GÓMEZ CATALÁN, Jesús. Implementation of a functional endpoint to the zebrafish embryotoxicity test to evaluate craniofacial abnormalities. _Toxicology in Vitro_. 2019. Vol. 61, núm. 104638. [consulta: 24 de gener de 2026]. ISSN: 0887-2333. [Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/166704]