Characterising Sex-Specific Metabolite Differences in New Zealand Geoduck (<i>Panopea zelandica</i>) Using LC-MS/MS Metabolomics.

ABSTRACT: Geoduck aquaculture is becoming a key component in meeting international market demand, given the natural and regulatory restrictions on wild geoduck supply. Geoduck clams are not sexually dimorphic, making it practically unfeasible to distinguish between males and females prior to a spawning event. To facilitate increased production of geoduck, a better understanding of reproductive biology and associated targeted bio-markers is required. In this study, metabolomics was utilised as a research tool to distinguish between metabolites related to male and female New Zealand geoduck (Panopea zelandica), gill and muscle samples collected from broodstock individuals housed in an experimental hatchery. A total of 17 metabolites were detected, showing significant differences between sexes.

SUBMITTER: Venter L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11939408 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature