Tg(opn1sw1:GFP)

About

The Tg(opn1sw1:GFP) is a UV cones reporter by Takechi et al. (2003). It has green fluorescence protein expressed in the UV cones (Takechi et al., 2003).

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Images

by Manuela Lahne

Wholemount zebrafish retina

Wholemount of 4 dpf zebrafish retina

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Expressed in

UV cones (Takechi et al., 2003)

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Key publications

Takechi M, Hamaoka T and Kawamura S. 2003. Fluorescence visualization of ultraviolet-sensitive cone photoreceptor development in living zebrafish. FEBS Letters. 553:90-94.