PcASTA in Procambarus clarkii, a novel astaxanthin gene affecting shell color

The color of crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) shells not only affects their value, but also has a significant impact on individual size. Astaxanthin is a common carotenoid that has been found in many studies to have different functions, including regulating body color formation. In this study, the lev...

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Main Authors: Xiajun Chen, Jing Chen, Long Huang, Benli Wu, Cangcang Wu, Jixiang He, Zhiyi Bai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1343126/full