Egger B. Studying Xenacoelomorpha WBR Using Isodiametra pulchra.
Methods Mol Biol 2022;
2450:245-261. [PMID:
35359312 PMCID:
PMC9761510 DOI:
10.1007/978-1-0716-2172-1_13]
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Abstract
Xenacoelomorpha are a phylogenetically and biologically interesting, but severely understudied group of worm-like animals. Among them, the acoel Isodiametra pulchra has been shown to be amenable to experimental work, including the study of stem cells and regeneration. The animal is capable of regenerating the posterior part of the body, but not its head. Here, methods such as nucleic acid extractions, in situ hybridisation, RNA interference, antibody and cytochemical stainings, and the general handling of the animals are presented.
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