Global aquaculture has expanded rapidly to address the increasing demand for aquatic
protein needs and an uncertain future for wild fisheries. To date, however, most farmed …

Myostatin (MSTN) is one of the key factors regulating myogenesis. Because of its role as a
negative regulator of muscle mass deposition, much interest has been given to its protein …

DNA methylation reprograms during gametogenesis and embryo development, which is
essential for germ cell specification and genomic imprinting in mammals. Corresponding …

Background Bivalves play an important role in the ecosystems they inhabit and represent an
important food source all over the world. So far limited genetic research has focused on this …

Background Bivalves comprise around 30,000 extant species and have received much
attention for their importance in ecosystems, aquaculture and evolutionary studies. Despite …

Simple Summary The Haliotis discus hannai (H. discus hannai) is one of the most
economically important species cultured in China. Currently, the problems of slow growth …

Myostatin (MSTN) is a member of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily (TGF-β) and
is an important negative regulator of muscle growth in vertebrates. In this study, we cloned …

Background Myostatin (MSTN) belongs to the transforming growth factor-β superfamily and
is a potent negative regulator of skeletal muscle development and growth in mammals. Most …

Molt-induced claw muscle atrophy in decapod crustaceans facilitates exuviation and is
coordinated by ecdysteroid hormones. There is a 4-fold reduction in mass accompanied by …

Background Scallops are an economically important aquaculture species in Asian countries,
and growth-rate improvement is one of the main focuses of scallop breeding. Investigating …