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Area of Science:

  • Aquaculture
  • Molecular Biology
  • Reproductive Biology

Background:

  • Oogenesis quality is vital for aquaculture success.
  • Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) requires stable reference genes for accurate transcript abundance analysis.
  • Selecting appropriate reference genes during oogenesis is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the stability of six candidate reference genes (ACTB, CTSD, CTSZ, EEF1A, TBP, TUBA1A) for normalizing gene expression in Mozambique tilapia oocytes.
  • To identify the optimal reference gene or combination of genes for reliable normalization throughout oogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) was used to assess the transcription levels of six candidate reference genes.
  • Gene expression was analyzed in Mozambique tilapia oocytes across different developmental stages.
  • The stability of candidate reference genes was evaluated during early oogenesis and vitellogenesis.

Main Results:

  • Reverse transcription efficiency was consistent across all samples.
  • Most candidate genes showed stability in early oogenesis, but variations occurred during vitellogenesis.
  • Single or triple gene normalization was insufficient for reliable results throughout oogenesis.
  • A combination of ACTB, CTSD, EEF1A, and CTSZ exhibited the most stable expression pattern.

Conclusions:

  • The combination of ACTB, CTSD, EEF1A, and CTSZ is recommended for normalizing gene expression in tilapia oogenesis.
  • Accurate normalization using validated reference genes is essential for understanding molecular events in oocyte development.
  • This finding contributes to improving egg quality assessment in aquaculture.