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This study details methods for single-molecule RNA FISH (smFISH) and image analysis to study mRNA localization in Ashbya gossypii and mouse myotubes. The findings offer insights into spatial mRNA regulation across diverse conditions.

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  • Developmental Biology

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  • mRNA localization is crucial for cellular functions and organism development.
  • Single-molecule RNA FISH (smFISH) allows quantitative analysis of mRNA at the single-molecule level.
  • Understanding spatial mRNA patterns provides insights into regulatory mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe detailed methods for smFISH combined with immunofluorescence in large, multinucleate cells.
  • To present a semi-automated image processing tool for mRNA detection and spatial pattern analysis.
  • To enable systematic and quantitative analysis of mRNA distribution in 3D space.

Main Methods:

  • Single-molecule RNA FISH (smFISH) protocols optimized for Ashbya gossypii and mouse myotubes.
  • Immunofluorescence staining for co-localization studies.
  • Semi-automated image processing using custom MATLAB code for mRNA detection and spatial analysis.

Main Results:

  • Detailed protocols for smFISH and immunofluorescence in specific cell types are provided.
  • A functional image analysis tool for quantifying mRNA spatial patterns is presented.
  • The methods are adaptable to various transcripts and cell types.

Conclusions:

  • The developed smFISH protocols and image analysis tools facilitate quantitative investigation of mRNA localization.
  • This approach enables systematic study of spatial mRNA regulation in diverse biological contexts.
  • The findings contribute to understanding the mechanisms and functions of mRNA spatial patterning.