Abstract
Biologically active recombinant yellowtail kingfish follicle stimulating hormone (rytkFsh) was produced in yeast Pichia pastoris and its biological activity was demonstrated by both in-vitro and in-vivo bioassays. Incubation of ovarian and testicular fragments with the recombinant hormone stimulated E2 and 11-KT secretion, respectively. In-vivo trial in immature female YTK resulted in a significant increase of plasma E2 levels and development of oocytes. In males at the early stages of puberty, advancement of spermatogenesis was observed, however plasma 11-KT levels were reduced when administered with rytkFsh.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 41-49 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | General and Comparative Endocrinology |
Volume | 241 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 15 Jan 2017 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords
- FSH
- Pichia pastoris
- Recombinant protein
- Seriola lalandi
- Teleost puberty