Understanding the Role of Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan (Hspg2) in Brain and Behavioral Development
Location
Russell Student Union, Statesboro Campus- Room 2048
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis Presentation (Restricted to Georgia Southern)
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Vinoth Sittaramane
Faculty Mentor Email
Presentation Year
2021
Start Date
17-11-2021 6:00 PM
End Date
17-11-2021 7:00 PM
Keywords
Georgia Southern University, Honors College, Honors Symposium, Presentation
Description
Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan 2 (Hspg2) is a highly conserved gene that expresses Perlecan, an extracellular matrix protein implicated in the development of the heart, bones, and muscles. Hspg2 is expressed in the developing zebrafish brain especially in the retinal ganglions, midbrain, and hindbrain regions. The locations and cellular phenotypic defects of these brain blood vessels are yet to be described. In order to determine these factors, staining, imaging, and analyzing the blood vessels and blood cells in zebrafish larval brains must be conducted.
Academic Unit
College of Science and Mathematics
Understanding the Role of Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan (Hspg2) in Brain and Behavioral Development
Russell Student Union, Statesboro Campus- Room 2048
Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycan 2 (Hspg2) is a highly conserved gene that expresses Perlecan, an extracellular matrix protein implicated in the development of the heart, bones, and muscles. Hspg2 is expressed in the developing zebrafish brain especially in the retinal ganglions, midbrain, and hindbrain regions. The locations and cellular phenotypic defects of these brain blood vessels are yet to be described. In order to determine these factors, staining, imaging, and analyzing the blood vessels and blood cells in zebrafish larval brains must be conducted.
