Gonadal steroidogenesis is pivotal to synchronize various reproductive stages including
sexual development, growth and maturation. In all vertebrates including teleost …

Sex determination is the process deciding the sex of a developing embryo. This is usually
determined genetically; however it is a delicate process, which in many cases can be …

Combined action of SOX and POU families of transcription factors plays major roles in
embryonic development. In embryonic stem cells, the combination of SOX2 and POU5F1 …

The combined result of the mechanisms of sex determination and sex differentiation is the
sex ratio of a population. Because sex-related growth dimorphism in fish is quite common …

The germline cells are essential for the propagation of human beings, thus essential for the
survival of mankind. The germline stem cells, as a unique cell type, generate various states …

The Sry‐related high mobility group box (Sox) genes family is a group of transcription factors
playing crucial roles during reproduction and development. At least 50% amino acid …

Background The natural sex reversal severely affects the sex ratio and thus decreases the
productivity of the rice field eel (Monopterus albus). How to understand and manipulate this …

The role of genes implicated in the regulation of spermatogenesis and their patterns of
expression is still poorly understood. In this study, we took advantage of the cystic …

Brain sexual differentiation is orchestrated by precise coordination of sex steroid hormones.
In some species, programming of select male brain regions is dependent upon …

In fish, as in higher animals, the normal ontogenesis of the gonads is the basis for successful
reproduction. Gonadal differentiation and development depend on the genetic cascade that …