Spermatogenesis is a developmental process during which a small number of diploid
spermatogonial stem cells produce a large number of highly differentiated spermatozoa …

Elucidating the mechanisms of estrogens-induced immunomodulation in teleost fish is of
great importance due to the observed worldwide continuing decrease in pristine …

Recently, YY super-male yellow catfish had been created by hormonal-induced sex reversal
and sex-linked markers, which provides a promising research model for fish sex …

Environmental estrogens are capable of interfering with the spermatogenesis and fertility of
fish. However in natural waters, these chemicals are more likely to occur as a combination …

Abstract Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) can affect the male reproductive system in
vertebrates, but the underlying molecular mechanism is still elusive. Therefore, in this study …

In vertebrates, in addition to their classically reproductive functions, steroids regulate the
immune system. This action is possible mainly due to the presence of steroid receptors in …

Juveniles of the protandrous hermaphrodite gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) were fed
from early life stages to completion of sex maturation with plant-based diets formulated by …

There is increasing public attention concerning the effect of endocrine disruptor chemicals
(EDCs) on the immune system. One important group belonging to EDCs are the …

The role of sex-steroid hormones, testosterone (T) and 17β-estradiol (E2), on the humoral
immune parameters of the teleost gilthead seabream Sparus aurata was studied attempting …

Abstract The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is economically one of the most important
freshwater fish and is an excellent model for studies under laboratory conditions …