Control of reproductive development in crustaceans requires neuropeptides, ecdysone and
methyl farnesoate (MF). A major source of neuropeptides is the X-organ–sinus gland (XO …

Vitellogenesis in crustaceans is an energy-consuming process. Though the underlying
mechanisms of ovarian maturation in decapod Crustacea are still unclear, evidence …

Crustacean aquaculture, especially monosex culture, requires a comprehensive knowledge
of the mechanisms regulating sex determination and differentiation. Decapod crustaceans …

Methyl farnesoate (MF) is a unepoxidated form of insect juvenile hormone (JH) III that is
secreted by the mandibular organ (MO) in several crustaceans. MF was first isolated from …

The swimming crab Portunus trituberculatus is a commercially important crab species in
East Asia countries. Gonadal development is a physiological process of great significance to …

Crustaceans—and arthropods in general—exhibit many unique aspects to their physiology.
These include the requirement to moult (ecdysis) in order to grow and reproduce, the ability …

In arthropods, retinoid X receptor (RXR) is a highly conserved nuclear hormone receptor. By
forming a heterodimeric complex with the ecdysone receptor (EcR), RXR is known to be vital …

The optimal supplementation of lipid nutrients in the diet showed crucial physiological
functions in gonadal development and maturation in adult female aquatic animals. Four …

Melatonin, a chronobiotic molecule, is known to modulate several physiological functions in
crustaceans including reproduction, molting and glucose homeostasis. In our earlier studies …

Over many decades there were numerous attempts to isolate gonad-stimulating factors
(GSF) in crustaceans. Before omic technologies, the main neuroendocrine factors identified …