Full-length transcriptome analysis of male and female gonads in Japanese Eel (Anguilla japonica).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) holds significant economic value in East Asia, but limitations in understanding its reproductive biology have hindered advancements in artificial breeding techniques. Previous research has primarily focused on conserved sex differentiation genes, offering limited insights into the broader molecular mechanisms driving gonadal development and sexual dimorphism. To address these limitations, this study aims to investigate key genes and pathways involved in gonadal development through a comprehensive transcriptomic analysis of male and female eel gonads.

Results

PacBio Iso-Seq and Illumina RNA-Seq technologies were combined to conduct a full-length transcriptome analysis of male and female Japanese eel gonads at a post-differentiat

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783869 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature