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ArticleJournal of visualized experiments : JoVE2025

Novel And Efficient Method for Drosophila Heart Fluorescence Staining with Cryosectioning.

John Watson, Sachin Budhathoki, Girish C Melkani

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John WatsonDepartment of Pathology, Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Heersink School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Sachin BudhathokiDepartment of Pathology, Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Heersink School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Girish C MelkaniDepartment of Pathology, Division of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Heersink School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham; UAB Nathan Shock Center, The University of Alabama at Birmingham; girishmelkani@uabmc.edu.

Funding

Optimized Circadian Rhythms for the Prevention of Alzheimer's DiseaseRF1AG068550 · NIA · SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES · PI MELKANI, GIRISH C., PANDA, SATCHIDANANDA · 2020 to 2020
$3.0M
Molecular basis of circadian rhythms disruptions linked cardiometabolic disorders and their mitigation using dietary interventionR01AG065992 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI MELKANI, GIRISH C. · 2019 to 2023
$1.9M
Promoting circadian rhythms to optimize gut-to-brain signaling for Alzheimer's diseaseRF1NS133378 · NINDS · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI MELKANI, GIRISH C. · 2023 to 2023
$1.9M
Optimized Circadian Rhythms for the Prevention of Alzheimer's DiseaseR01AG068550 · NIA · SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES · PI MELKANI, GIRISH C., PANDA, SATCHIDANANDA · 2024 to 2024
$736k
NIA NIH HHS R01 AG065992NIA NIH HHS R01 AG068550NIA NIH HHS RF1 AG068550NINDS NIH HHS RF1 NS133378
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Drosophila heart models are widely employed in studying cardiac aging and modeling human cardiac diseases. However, the dissection of Drosophila hearts before imaging is a meticulous time-intensive process that requires advanced training and motor skills. To address these challenges, we present an innovative protocol that utilizes cryosectioning for the fluorescence imaging of Drosophila heart tissue. The protocol has been demonstrated in imaging the adult Drosophila heart but could be adapted for developmental stages. The method enhances both the efficiency and accessibility of fluorescence staining while preserving the integrity of the tissue. This protocol simplifies the process without compromising the quality of imaging, thereby reducing the dependency on technicians with highly developed training and motor skills. Specifically, we replace complex techniques, such as capillary vacuum suction, with more straightforward methods like tissue embedding. This approach allows for the visualization of cardiac structures with greater ease and reproducibility. We demonstrate the utility of this protocol by effectively detecting key cardiac markers and achieving high-resolution fluorescence and immunostaining imaging that unveils intricate details of heart morphology and cellular organization. This method provides a robust and accessible tool for researchers exploring Drosophila cardiac biology, facilitating detailed analyses of heart development, function, and disease models.

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CryoultramicrotomyDrosophilaHeartMyocardiumAnimals

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