Heterologous microarray hybridization used for differential gene expression profiling in Arochlor 1260-exposed marine medaka

Differential gene expression profiling was performed by heterologous hybridization using a medaka cDNA microarray on the hepatic tissue of the marine medaka (Oryzias javanicus) after exposure to Arochlor 1260, a polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), which is classified as a persistent organic pollutant. Twenty-eight differentially expressed candidate genes were identified; one was induced and 27 were repressed (P<0.01). The genes were assembled into 10 groups based mainly on the Eukaryotic Othologous Groups classification. These isolated gene candidates were differentially expressed and therefore have great potential as molecular biomarkers for identifying environmental stressors. The results obtained in this study will allow future studies to assess the molecular mechanisms of Arochlor 1260 toxicity and to develop a systems biology approach to PCB stress biology.