An integrated genetic and cytogenetic map for Zhikong scallop, Chlamys farreri, based on microsatellite markers. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 The reliability of genome analysis and proficiency of genetic manipulation requires knowledge of the correspondence between the genetic and cytogenetic maps.
Liying Feng +9 more
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Fertilization and cytogenetic examination of interspecific reciprocal hybridization between the scallops, Chlamys farreri and Mimachlamys nobilis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 Crossbreeding is a powerful tool for improving productivity and profitability in aquaculture. We conducted a pilot study of an artificial cross between two important cultivated scallops in China, Chlamys farreri and Mimachlamys nobilis, to test the ...
Xiaoting Huang +5 more
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Biochemical Characterization of a Novel Endo-1,3-β-Glucanase from the Scallop Chlamys farreri [PDF]
Marine Drugs, 2020 Endo-1,3-β-glucanases derived from marine mollusks have attracted much attention in recent years because of their unique transglycosylation activity.
Zhijian Li, Weizhi Liu, Qianqian Lyu
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Genome-wide analysis of DNA methylation in five tissues of Zhikong scallop, Chlamys farreri. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 DNA methylation plays a vital role in tissue development and differentiation in eukaryotes. Epigenetic studies have been seldom conducted in the extremely diverse and evolutionarily highly successful bilaterian lineage Mollusca.
Yan Sun +8 more
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Transcriptome sequencing of Zhikong scallop (Chlamys farreri) and comparative transcriptomic analysis with Yesso scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis). [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 BACKGROUND: Bivalves play an important role in the ecosystems they inhabit and represent an important food source all over the world. So far limited genetic research has focused on this group of animals largely due to the lack of sufficient genetic or ...
Shan Wang +12 more
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Comparative Analyses of Dynamic Transcriptome Profile of Heart Highlight the Key Response Genes for Heat Stress in Zhikong Scallop Chlamys farreri [PDF]
AntioxidantsHeat stress resulting from global climate change has been demonstrated to adversely affect growth, development, and reproduction of marine organisms. The Zhikong scallop (Chlamys farreri), an important economical mollusk in China, faces increasing risks ...
Xinyuan Wang +8 more
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Identification and Characterization of MicroRNAs Involving in Initial Sex Differentiation of Chlamys farreri Gonads [PDF]
Biology, 2022 Research on expressional regulation of genes at the initial sex differentiation of gonads will help to elucidate the mechanisms of sex determination and differentiation in animals.
Xixi Li +5 more
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Expression characteristics of β-catenin in scallop Chlamys farreri gonads and its role as a potential upstream gene of Dax1 through canonical Wnt signalling pathway regulating the spermatogenesis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 β-catenin is a key signaling molecule in the canonical Wnt pathway, which is involved in animal development. However, little information has been reported for β-catenin in bivalves.
Hailong Li +5 more
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Molecular characterization of RXR (Retinoid X Receptor) gene isoforms from the bivalve species Chlamys farreri. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 BACKGROUND: Bivalves are among the oldest classes of invertebrates, and they exhibit diverse types of sexual patterning. However, our current understanding of the mechanisms of sex determination and differentiation in bivalves remains very limited.
Jia Lv +9 more
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A BAC-based physical map of Zhikong scallop (Chlamys farreri Jones et Preston). [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 Zhikong scallop (Chlamys farreri) is one of the most economically important aquaculture species in China. Physical maps are crucial tools for genome sequencing, gene mapping and cloning, genetic improvement and selective breeding.
Xiaojun Zhang +10 more
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