Sreeja, Sarasamma and Varikkodan , MM and Hsiao , CD (2017) Zebrafish: A Premier Vertebrate Model for Biomedical Research in Indian Scenario. Zebrafish, 14 (6). pp. 589-605. ISSN 1557-8542

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Abstract

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a versatile model organism that has been used in biomedical research for several decades to study a wide range of biological phenomena. There are many technical advantages of using zebrafish over other vertebrate models. They are readily available, hardy, easy, and inexpensive to maintain in the laboratory, have a short life cycle, and have excellent fecundity. Due to its optical clarity and reproducible capabilities, it has become one of the predominant models of human genetic diseases. Zebrafish research has made rapid strides in the United States and Europe, but in India the field is at an early stage and many researchers still remain unaware of the full research potential of this tiny fish. The zebrafish model system was introduced into India in the early 2000s. Up to now, more than 200 scientific referred articles have been published by Indian researchers. This review gives an overview of the current state of knowledge for zebrafish research in India, with the aim of promoting wider utilization of zebrafish for high level biological studies.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	biomedical research; genetic disease; research in India; vertebrate model; zebrafish
Subjects:	Chemical Biology
Depositing User:	Central Library RGCB
Date Deposited:	31 Oct 2018 09:33
Last Modified:	31 Oct 2018 09:33
URI:	http://rgcb.sciencecentral.in/id/eprint/706

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