Seasonal expression and distribution of kisspeptin1 (kiss1) in the ovary and testis of freshwater catfish, Clarias batrachus: A putative role in steroidogenesis

• Kiss1 expresses in the theca and granulosa cells of ovarian oocyte and interstitial cells in testis of Clarias batrachus. • Kisspeptin receptor antagonist (p234) treatment decreases production of 17β-estradiol in ovary and testosterone in testis. • The p234 decreases the activities of 3β-hydroxyst...
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• Kiss1 expresses in the theca and granulosa cells of ovarian oocyte and interstitial cells in testis of Clarias batrachus. • Kisspeptin receptor antagonist (p234) treatment decreases production of 17β-estradiol in ovary and testosterone in testis. • The p234 decreases the activities of 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. • The p234 treatment halts the progression of oogenesis. • The p234 arrests the testicular growth and spermatogenesis. Ausführliche Beschreibung