Identification of sexually dimorphic gene expression in the brain of adult zebrafish (Danio rerio)

ABSTRACT: Sexual differentiation in vertebrates is initiated during embryogenesis and leads to the development of individuals into phenotypic males or females. The molecular pathways showing sexual dimorphic patterns have been principally investigated in the gonads. In other organs, much less is known about the gender-associated pattern of gene expression. The brain plays a coordinating role on sexual function in both genders including regulation of reproductive development and maturation through the synthesis of neuropeptide hormones and the regulation of sexual behavior in both males and females. In this study, we aimed at identifying molecular pathways regulated in a gender specific manner in breeding zebrafish in order to generate a greater understanding of the gender specific physiology of the

ORGANISM(S): Danio rerio

SUBMITTER: Eduarda Santos 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-6853 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress