Comparative genomic analysis of immune-related genes and chemosensory receptors provides insights into the evolution and adaptation of four major domesticated Asian carps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ctenopharyngodon idella (grass carp), Mylopharyngodon piceus (black carp), Hypophthalmichthys nobilis (bighead carp), and Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (silver carp), collectively known as the four major domesticated Asian carp, are freshwater fish species from the family Cyprinidae and are widely consumed in China. Current studies on these species primarily focus on immune system regulation and the growth and development of individual species. However, in-depth genomic investigations and comprehensive comparative analysis remained limited.

Methods

The complete genomes of Ctenopharyngodon idella, Mylopharyngodon piceus and Hypophthalmichthys nobilis were assembled using a hybrid approach that integrated both next- and third-generation sequencing reads, followed by a

SUBMITTER: Shi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12105343 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature