Building of Ctenophores Model

Ctenophores are one of the earliest surviving metazoan phyla. The ability of adult regeneration varies greatly within the population, and the elongated body reproduces sexually and asexually by fission. They are a group of marine organisms whose unique biology and phylogenetic position make them a key taxon for understanding animal evolution. Ctenophores are an informative taxon for understanding the evolution of regeneration. Because ctenophores are amenable to modern technical methods, they may prove to be a very useful emerging model. Ctenophores are classic model systems of regeneration and embryonic development that can be conveniently positioned to provide information on the evolution of regeneration. Most ctenophores display extensive regenerative capabilities throughout their lifetimes. Many organs can replace not only one missing organ, but half or more structures in the body with perfect fidelity. Only one ctenophore lineage, beroids, lost its ability to regenerate, suggesting it existed in the most recent common ancestor of all ctenophores.

Our Services

We focused on the unique regenerative aspects of ctenophore, which has become a popular model for its rapid wound healing and tissue replacement, optical clarity, and genome sequencing.

• Building of animal regeneration model
  Most ctenophores exhibit extensive regenerative capabilities throughout their lifetimes; many organs can replace not only a single missing organ, but half or more structures in the body with perfect fidelity.
• Building of embryonic development model
  We have an excellent ability to breed laboratory animals on demand and have access to embryos for genetic experiments, especially CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing.
• Phylogenetic analyses
  As your trusted partner, we can meet your ctenophore analysis needs and provide you with efficient and high-quality services.
• Building of bioluminescent model
  Bioluminescent models are now routinely used in genetic testing, protein-protein interaction detection, high-throughput screening.

Explore Bioluminescent System Modeling of Ctenophores for Your Research

• Discover how ctenophores are such versatile bioluminescence systems.
• Learn how users have applied bioluminescence detection.
• Monitor target protein degradation.
• Measure the bioluminescent assay with a microplate reader.
• Live cell and whole animal luciferase imaging.

Our Equipment

Our equipment for biological modeling and detection includes protein microsequencers, fluorometry, spectrophotometers, DNA sequencers, PCR machines, and phosphorescence imaging equipment; as well as optical equipment capable of image processing, such as those equipped with fluorescence and differential interference contrast Optics for video microscope image processors.

Culture Methods

A major area of technology required for ctenophores is laboratory culture equipment and procedures that will allow egg-to-egg culture of ctenophores, including methods for mass culture of embryos, larvae, juveniles, and adults. This will also enhance genetic techniques, including the development of inbred lines and the isolation and generation of useful and informative mutants.

• Housing: Any standard aquarium, bucket, or large beaker can be used to keep ctenophores, as long as there is little to no water turbulence.
• Diet: Taking some inspiration from the literature on large zebrafish housing, we determined that rotifers are the best source of staple food.

CD BioSciences is a professional service provider for the marine biology industry. Our ctenophores model building services can ensure that the most suitable methods and techniques are selected for your project. We provide our customers with the most precise ingredient data and highly informed process expertise. Our team of biomass experts plays a key role in the formulation, optimization and commercial evaluation of biomass value-added processes in industry and academia. If necessary, please feel free to contact us.

Please kindly note that our services can only be used to support research purposes (Not for clinical use).