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1. 1. Gene expression of the gonadotropin receptors and anti-Müllerian hormone in early maturing male Atlantic salmon parr, Salmo salar

   University essay from Karlstads universitet; Fakulteten för samhälls- och livsvetenskaper

   Author : Susanne Trombley; [2009]
   Keywords : Salmo salar; spermatogenesis; FSHR; LHR; AMH; puberty;

   Abstract : An up-regulation of gene expression of the gonadotropin receptors FSHR and LHR, and a down-regulation of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), in the gonads of early maturing male Atlantic salmon parr (Salmo salar) have been shown to take place during the process of sexual maturation. It has however not been determined if this happens prior to or after the onset of spermatogenesis. READ MORE