The Administration of Cortisol Induces Female-to-Male Sex Change in the Protogynous Orange-Spotted Grouper, Epinephelus coioides

The Administration of Cortisol Induces Female-to-Male Sex Change in the Protogynous Orange-Spotted Grouper, Epinephelus coioides

In this study, we injected cortisol into the protogynous orange-spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) to investigate the role of this hormone in sex change. Following injection, we evaluated gonadal changes, serum levels of steroid hormones, and sex-related gene expression during the processes of c...

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Main Authors: Jiaxing Chen, Cheng Peng, Zeshu Yu, Ling Xiao, Qi Yu, Shuisheng Li, Haifa Zhang, Haoran Lin, Yong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
cortisol
grouper
masculinization
protogynous
sex change
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2020.00012/full

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