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THE ROLE OF INDIGEOUS MICROBIOTA IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE ZEBRAFISH GI TRACT

Award Number: R21DK067065
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES & DIGESTIVE & KIDNEY DISEASES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2004
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2006

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THE ROLE OF INDIGEOUS MICROBIOTA IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE ZEBRAFISH GI TRACT - DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): All animals coexist with microbes, often in intimate and specific associations. The indigenous microbiota of mammals plays important roles in the development and function of the digestive and immune systems. Many of the studies on the role of the normal microbiota has been conducted in rodent models, using gnotobiology to investigate morphological and physiological differences between conventionally and sterilely reared (germ-free) animals. While the gnotobiotic mouse has been a powerful system in which to examine this question, it has several limitations. First, the cost and expertise required to maintain this model have limited its use to a handful of research centers worldwide. Second, the mouse model is not amenable to large-scale screens to explore the host factors involved in bacterial-host interactions. In this R21 grant proposal for innovative and exploratory research in digestive diseases and nutrition, we propose to develop the zebrafish, Danio rerio, as a system to study the role of the microbiota in development of the gastrointestinal tract. The experiments proposed will establish the groundwork for a system in which we can explore the molecular genetics of bacterial-host interactions in gut development, taking advantage of all of the tools offered by this model vertebrate host including forward genetics and genomics. Specifically, we propose to ask: 1). What bacteria are normally associated with laboratory-reared zebrafish during development? 2). Can zebrafish be reared germ-free? 3). Are there phenotypic differences between conventionally reared and germ-free zebrafish? 4). Is colonization of germ-free zebrafish with bacteria sufficient to reverse any of the germ-free phenotypes? By establishing this vertebrate model system, we will be able to experimentally address questions important for understanding and treating human diseases associated with imbalances in and inappropriate responses to the indigenous microbiota, such as opportunistic infections, inflammatory bowel disease, and atopic allergies.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2005 ( Subtotal = $148,500 )
2005	2005	UNIVERSITY OF OREGON	5215 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON	EUGENE	OR	97403	LANE	USA	Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research	000	2	6/16/2005	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$148,500
														Subtotal = $148,500

Issue Date FY: 2004 ( Subtotal = $149,000 )
2004	2004	UNIVERSITY OF OREGON	5215 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON	EUGENE	OR	97403	LANE	USA	Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research	000	1	8/24/2004	NEW	$149,000
														Subtotal = $149,000

Grand Total All Awards = $297,500

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THE ROLE OF INDIGEOUS MICROBIOTA IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE ZEBRAFISH GI TRACT

Award Number: R21DK067065

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES & DIGESTIVE & KIDNEY DISEASES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2004

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2006

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