Identification of Growth-Related Gene BAMBI and Analysis of Gene Structure and Function in the Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei.

ABSTRACT: As one of the most important aquaculture species in the world, the improvement of growth traits of the Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), has always been a primary focus. In this study, we conducted SNP-specific locus analysis and identified a growth-related gene, BAMBI, in L. vannamei. We analyzed the structure and function of LvBAMBI using genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, and RNA interference (RNAi) assays. The LvBAMBI possessed highly conserved structural domains and widely expressed in various tissues. Knockdown of LvBAMBI significantly inhibited the gain of body length and weight of the shrimp, underscoring its role as a growth-promoting factor. Specifically, knockdown of LvBAMBI resulted in a significant downregulation o

SUBMITTER: Niu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11011141 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature