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View article: Melatonin rhythms beyond the pineal organ: gene expression of receptors and biosynthesis enzymes in wild and F1 Senegalese sole
Melatonin rhythms beyond the pineal organ: gene expression of receptors and biosynthesis enzymes in wild and F1 Senegalese sole Open
View article: The use of egg quality parameters to evaluate the effect of a diet supplemented with algae and antioxidants in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus)
The use of egg quality parameters to evaluate the effect of a diet supplemented with algae and antioxidants in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) Open
View article: Testis transcriptomic analyses reveal the effects of an algae feed on sperm quality in Senegalese sole during the breeding season
Testis transcriptomic analyses reveal the effects of an algae feed on sperm quality in Senegalese sole during the breeding season Open
View article: Melatonin production improves Senegalese sole sperm motility at night, but fails as a supplement during cryopreservation
Melatonin production improves Senegalese sole sperm motility at night, but fails as a supplement during cryopreservation Open
Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant present in fish seminal plasma. This study aimed to understand melatonin's endogenous and exogenous effects on first-generation Senegalese sole sperm quality for sperm management applications. In the fir…
View article: Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals molecular damage associated with cryopreservation in Crassostrea angulata D-larvae rather than to cryoprotectant exposure
Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals molecular damage associated with cryopreservation in Crassostrea angulata D-larvae rather than to cryoprotectant exposure Open
View article: Histological Evaluation of Purple Sea Urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) Gonads: Influence of Temperature, Photoperiod Regimes, and Diets
Histological Evaluation of Purple Sea Urchin (Paracentrotus lividus) Gonads: Influence of Temperature, Photoperiod Regimes, and Diets Open
Understanding and controlling reproductive cycles and gonad maturation in cultivated species are crucial in aquaculture. The sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus, known for its edible gonads, requires careful maturation control for both reprod…
View article: Influence of Feeding and Temperature and Photoperiod Manipulation on Purple Sea Urchin (<i>Paracentrotus lividus</i>) Gonad Development
Influence of Feeding and Temperature and Photoperiod Manipulation on Purple Sea Urchin (<i>Paracentrotus lividus</i>) Gonad Development Open
Understanding and controlling reproductive cycles and gonadal maturation in cultivated species are crucial in aquaculture. The sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus, known for its edible gonads, requires careful maturation control for both repr…
View article: Post-thaw quality assessment of testicular fragments as a source of spermatogonial cells for surrogate production in the flatfish Solea senegalensis
Post-thaw quality assessment of testicular fragments as a source of spermatogonial cells for surrogate production in the flatfish Solea senegalensis Open
View article: The protective effect of endogenous melatonin on gilthead seabream sperm during cryopreservation
The protective effect of endogenous melatonin on gilthead seabream sperm during cryopreservation Open
Cryopreservation is widely used for artificial reproduction techniques (ART) but requires good gamete quality to succeed. Considering the endogenously produced melatonin by the fish and its protective role in the organism, the objective of…
View article: Exposure to silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles at supra-environmental concentrations decreased sperm motility and affected spermatozoa subpopulations in gilthead seabream, Sparus aurata
Exposure to silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles at supra-environmental concentrations decreased sperm motility and affected spermatozoa subpopulations in gilthead seabream, Sparus aurata Open
View article: Silver nanoparticles and silver ions indistinguishably decrease sperm motility in Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas) after short-term direct exposure
Silver nanoparticles and silver ions indistinguishably decrease sperm motility in Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas) after short-term direct exposure Open
The present study aimed to evaluate the reprotoxicity of environmental (0.25 μg.L-1) and supra-environmental (25 μg.L-1 and 250 μg.L-1) levels of silver nanoparticles (Ag NP) on the Pacific oyster (Magallan…
View article: Assessment of male reproductive traits in endangered leuciscids from the Iberian Peninsula: first attempts to store gametes both at short- and long-term
Assessment of male reproductive traits in endangered leuciscids from the Iberian Peninsula: first attempts to store gametes both at short- and long-term Open
View article: Novel approaches on melatonin role: Presence of clock-hormone in fish seminal plasma
Novel approaches on melatonin role: Presence of clock-hormone in fish seminal plasma Open
[EN] The study of melatonin is of great importance for the fundamental knowledge of any living system since it\ndisplays many different physiological roles, including being a potent natural antioxidant. To the best of our\nknowledge, there…
View article: Type I Diabetes in Zebrafish Reduces Sperm Quality and Increases Insulin and Glucose Transporter Transcripts
Type I Diabetes in Zebrafish Reduces Sperm Quality and Increases Insulin and Glucose Transporter Transcripts Open
Type I diabetes is a prominent human pathology with increasing incidence in the population; however, its cause is still unknown. This disease promotes detrimental effects on reproduction, such as lower sperm motility and DNA integrity. Hen…
View article: The Use of Sand Substrate Modulates Dominance Behaviour and Brain Gene Expression in a Flatfish Species
The Use of Sand Substrate Modulates Dominance Behaviour and Brain Gene Expression in a Flatfish Species Open
Physical complexity adds physical enrichment to rearing conditions. This enrichment promotes fish welfare and reduces detrimental characteristics that fish develop in captivity. Senegalese sole (Solea senegalensis) is an important species …
View article: Shipping can be achieved but cargo arrives with damage - titanium dioxide nanoparticles affect the DNA of Pacific oyster sperm
Shipping can be achieved but cargo arrives with damage - titanium dioxide nanoparticles affect the DNA of Pacific oyster sperm Open
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NP) were reported to be reprotoxic in humans and fish. However, the effects of these NP on the reproduction of marine bivalves, namely oysters, remain unknown. Thus, a short-term (1 h) direct…
View article: Assessment of male reproductive traits in endangered leuciscids from the Iberian Peninsula: first attempts to store gametes both at short- and long- term
Assessment of male reproductive traits in endangered leuciscids from the Iberian Peninsula: first attempts to store gametes both at short- and long- term Open
During the spring of 2022 several endangered leuciscid species ( Anaecypris hispanica, Squalius aradensis, Anachondrostoma. occidentale and Iberochondrostoma lusitanicum ) were sampled both at the Vasco da Gama aquarium facilities and in s…
View article: Sperm Characterization of Endangered Leuciscids Endemic from the Iberian Peninsula: Gamete Storage as a Tool for Helping Ex-Situ Breeding Programs
Sperm Characterization of Endangered Leuciscids Endemic from the Iberian Peninsula: Gamete Storage as a Tool for Helping Ex-Situ Breeding Programs Open
Populations of freshwater fish species endemic to the Iberian Peninsula have been declining since the mid-20th century, and several types of actions (from in situ to ex situ measurements) have been applied over the past decades for preserv…
View article: Assessment of the Reproductive Status of Captive Populations of Endangered Leuciscid Species from the Iberian Peninsula: A. hispanica, I. lusitanicum and A. occidentale
Assessment of the Reproductive Status of Captive Populations of Endangered Leuciscid Species from the Iberian Peninsula: A. hispanica, I. lusitanicum and A. occidentale Open
Populations of freshwater fish species endemic to the Iberian Peninsula have been declining
\nsince the mid-20th century, and the captive breeding of highly endangered species is considered to be
\na useful tool to restock declining popula…
View article: Effects of pristine or contaminated polyethylene microplastics on zebrafish development
Effects of pristine or contaminated polyethylene microplastics on zebrafish development Open
The presence of microplastics in the aquatic ecosystem represents a major issue for the environment and human health. The capacity of organic pollutants to adsorb onto microplastic particles raises additional concerns, as it creates a new …
View article: Ex vivo exposure to titanium dioxide and silver nanoparticles mildly affect sperm of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) - A multiparameter spermiotoxicity approach
Ex vivo exposure to titanium dioxide and silver nanoparticles mildly affect sperm of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) - A multiparameter spermiotoxicity approach Open
View article: Effect of Trehalose and Sucrose in Post-thaw Quality of Crassostrea angulata Sperm
Effect of Trehalose and Sucrose in Post-thaw Quality of Crassostrea angulata Sperm Open
Sperm cryopreservation can be a helpful tool in reproductive management and preservation of biodiversity. However, the freezing methodologies lead to some damage in structure and function of cells that may compromise post-thaw sperm activi…
View article: Raw data dominance behaviour and qPCR expression of Senegalese sole enriched environment experiment
Raw data dominance behaviour and qPCR expression of Senegalese sole enriched environment experiment Open
Raw data from the enriched environment experimento performed in Senegalese sole juveniles related to dominance behaviour.
View article: Antioxidants in Fish Sperm and the Potential Role of Melatonin
Antioxidants in Fish Sperm and the Potential Role of Melatonin Open
In recent years, the effects of novel antioxidants have played an important role in the research focusing on fish cell protection. As food demand grows, aquaculture production becomes more intensive, and fish are more exposed to oxidative …
View article: Kisspeptin Influences the Reproductive Axis and Circulating Levels of microRNAs in Senegalese Sole
Kisspeptin Influences the Reproductive Axis and Circulating Levels of microRNAs in Senegalese Sole Open
Kisspeptin regulates puberty and reproduction onset, acting upstream of the brain–pituitary–gonad (HPG) axis. This study aimed to test a kisspeptin-based hormonal therapy on cultured Senegalese sole (G1) breeders, known to have reproductiv…
View article: Step by step optimization of a sperm cryopreservation protocol for spotted wolffish (Anarhichas minor Olafsen, 1772)
Step by step optimization of a sperm cryopreservation protocol for spotted wolffish (Anarhichas minor Olafsen, 1772) Open
Spotted wolffish Anarhichas minor reproduction in captivity is dependent on in vitro fertilization. However, low sperm volume with relatively low cell concentration and the lack of gametes synchronization (simultaneous availability of matu…
View article: Raw data identification colour experiment Senegalese sole
Raw data identification colour experiment Senegalese sole Open
This dataset is from a study performed in Senegalese sole juveniles to distinguish individuals for behavioural purposes. The study showed that dye-based tagging method is useful to differentiate individuals to study behaviour in this marin…
View article: Investigating the kisspeptin system in the hermaphrodite teleost gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)
Investigating the kisspeptin system in the hermaphrodite teleost gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) Open
View article: Sperm handling in aquatic animals for artificial reproduction
Sperm handling in aquatic animals for artificial reproduction Open
View article: Presentation of the cryobanks in AQUAEXCEL2002 and their managements
Presentation of the cryobanks in AQUAEXCEL2002 and their managements Open