Comparative miRNA-seq analysis revealed molecular mechanisms of red color formation in the early developmental stages of Plectropomus leopardus

X Liu, M Jiang, S Wen, K Zhang, Y Hong… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous small non-coding RNAs that play important roles in
several biological processes, including the regulation of body color. Leopard coral grouper …

Characterization and functional analysis of pl-miR-2188 in melanin synthesis in leopard coral grouper (Plectropomus leopardus)

R Hao, L Li, D Zhang, Y Tian, H Long, H Li… - … and Physiology Part B …, 2025 - Elsevier
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are known to regulate gene expression and play a role in body color
formation in fish. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying miRNA involvement in the …

[HTML][HTML] Dynamic changes in pigmentation-related gene expression during morphogenesis in Plectropomus leopardus revealed by comparative transcriptome …

X Liu, H Zhang, K Zhang, X Deng, C He, H Chen, G Li… - Aquaculture, 2025 - Elsevier
Plectropomus leopardus is a valuable marine aquaculture fish, prized by consumers for its
high nutritional value and gorgeous appearance. The economic significance of this species …

Development and application of functional gene-based SSR markers for enhancing color and genetic stability in Taiwan red Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)

CP Chiang, YS Huang, PY Chu, FJ Guo, WW Hou… - Aquaculture, 2024 - Elsevier
Red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) is highly valued in the market because of its vibrant
coloration and higher price compared to that of standard tilapia. However, current red tilapia …

Transcriptomic analysis of the Brazilian blind characid, Stygichthys typhlops, reveals convergent selection with Astyanax mexicanus and other cavefishes

D Arcila, M Rincon-Sandoval, W Hanson… - Frontiers in Ecology …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Molecular studies have shown that Neotropical fishes of the order Characiformes have
undergone two independent events of cave colonization. Among these fishes are the …

Synchronously sexual maturity in hermaphrodite fish as revealed by transcriptome analysis in Plectropomus leopardus

H Ding, M Wang, M Wang, S Wu, Y Guo, Y Gao, L Li… - Gene, 2024 - Elsevier
Leopard coral grouper (Plectropomus leopardus) is a type of hermaphrodite fish, but the
mechanisms of gonadal development and gametogenesis remain unclear. In the present …

Identification of pigmentation genes in skin, muscle and tail of a Thai-flag variety of Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens

S Tang, S Janpoom, S Prasertlux, P Rongmung… - … and Physiology Part D …, 2024 - Elsevier
Pigmentation genes expressed in skin, body muscle and tail of Thai-flag compared with
Blue, White and Red varieties of Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens were identified. In …

[HTML][HTML] Whole-genome resequencing revealed the population structure and selection signal of 4 indigenous Chinese laying ducks

Z Zhu, R Lin, B Zhao, W Shi, Q Cai, L Zhang, Q Xin, L Li… - Poultry Science, 2024 - Elsevier
The assessment of animal genetic structure had significant importance for the preservation
and breeding of animal germplasm resources. Selection signals are genotype markers …

Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Differential Cutaneous Gene Expression in the Color Variation of Two Ornamental Discus, Red Melon and Red Cover

TT Ng, CC Lau, MP Tan, LL Wong… - Pigment Cell & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT Red Melon (RM) and Red Cover (RC) discus (Symphysodon spp.) are
ornamental fish varieties that were selectively bred from the wild parental lineages of the …