Neuropeptide F stimulates ovarian development and spawning in the female giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii, and its expression in the ovary during ovarian maturation cycle

• Main Authors: Yotsawan Tinikul, Attakorn Engsusophon, Thanapong Kruangkum, Sirorat Thongrod, Ruchanok Tinikul, Prasert Sobhon
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/41546

© 2016 Elsevier B.V. Neuropeptide F (NPF) plays important roles in the regulation of a variety of physiological processes, including stimulation of food intake. At present, there is a current lack of basic knowledge regarding the effect of NPF in the control of female crustacean reproduction. In thi...