Comparative analysis of 18S rRNA genes from Myxobolus aeglefini Auerbach, 1906 isolated from cod (Gadus morhua), Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) and dab (Limanda limanda), using PCR-RFLP

• Main Authors: Nielsen, C. V., Koie, M., Székely, Csaba, Buchmann, K.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: European Association of Fish Pathologists 2002
• Subjects: QH301 Biology / biológia; SH Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling / vizi növény-és állattartás; halászat; sporthorgászat; SV Veterinary science / állatorvostudomány; Gadus morhua
• Online Access: https://real.mtak.hu/4050/; https://real.mtak.hu/4050/1/1172033.pdf

The myxosporean parasite Myxobolus aeglefini is a marine species, which can be found in the cartilage of mainly gadid fish species. The parasite has, however, been recorded in the flatfish plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) and dab (Limanda limanda). It is not clear if isolates from unrelated hosts represent the same species. Therefore a molecular study was conducted to reveal differences at the DNA level between these isolates. PCR was successfully conducted on three different isolates of Myxobolus aeglefini sampled from cod (Gadus morhua), plaice and dab respectively, using 18S rDNA as template. A PCR product of approx. 1600 base pairs was obtained and RFLP (Restriction Fragment Length Polymerase) was conducted on the fragment with the restriction enzymes Hinf I, Msp I and Hae III. No differences between the isolates were found, suggesting that the three isolates represent the same species.