Gonadal soma-derived factor(Gsdf)is a member of the transforming growth factor beta(TGF-β)superfamily and a teleost-specific gene.Early studies suggested that Gsdf promotes spermatogonial proliferation;however recent...Gonadal soma-derived factor(Gsdf)is a member of the transforming growth factor beta(TGF-β)superfamily and a teleost-specific gene.Early studies suggested that Gsdf promotes spermatogonial proliferation;however recent reports have shed light on its role in sex differentiation based on expression profiles and gain-and loss-of-function studies.This paper discusses the involvement of Gsdf in gonadal sex differentiation and sex changes in teleosts.展开更多
基金supported by UK-Japan Research Collaboration Grants from the Ministry of the Environment,Japan,and JSPS KAKENHI grant No.18H02281 awarded to T.K.
文摘Gonadal soma-derived factor(Gsdf)is a member of the transforming growth factor beta(TGF-β)superfamily and a teleost-specific gene.Early studies suggested that Gsdf promotes spermatogonial proliferation;however recent reports have shed light on its role in sex differentiation based on expression profiles and gain-and loss-of-function studies.This paper discusses the involvement of Gsdf in gonadal sex differentiation and sex changes in teleosts.