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ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2026

Targeted Lipidomics and Transcriptomics Reveal Key Nutrients Regulating Ovarian Development in

Jian Zhu, Yihao Xiao, Haiyue Tan, Maohua Li, Xin Lu, Xiaowen Gao, Yongjun Chen, Huantao Qu

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Jian ZhuChinese Sturgeon Research Institute, China Three Gorges Corporation, Yichang 443100, China.
Yihao XiaoInstitute of Three Gorges Ecological Fisheries of Chongqing, College of Fisheries, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Haiyue TanInstitute of Three Gorges Ecological Fisheries of Chongqing, College of Fisheries, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Maohua LiChinese Sturgeon Research Institute, China Three Gorges Corporation, Yichang 443100, China.
Xin LuInstitute of Three Gorges Ecological Fisheries of Chongqing, College of Fisheries, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Xiaowen GaoChinese Sturgeon Research Institute, China Three Gorges Corporation, Yichang 443100, China.
Yongjun ChenInstitute of Three Gorges Ecological Fisheries of Chongqing, College of Fisheries, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0427-7555
Huantao QuChinese Sturgeon Research Institute, China Three Gorges Corporation, Yichang 443100, China.

Funding

Hubei Key Laboratory of Three Gorges Project for Conservation of Fishes No. 2024009-ZHXSouthwest University No. 4142500014
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Abstract

In this study, targeted metabolomics and transcriptomics were applied for the first time to compare fatty acid contents, vitamin levels, and gene expression profiles between Stage II and Stage IV ovaries of LBG. The data revealed a rise in total SFA and PUFA as the ovary progressed from Stage II to Stage IV. The marked increase in n-3 PUFA from 11.5% in Stage II to 26.8% in Stage IV ovaries was primarily attributed to DHA. Despite a reduction in n-6 PUFA, ARA and its metabolism-related fatty acids all increased, suggesting indispensable roles for both ARA and DHA in the vitellogenesis of LBG. Consistent with the changes in fatty acid profiles during ovarian maturation, transcriptome analysis revealed that many upregulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) showed significant enrichment in fatty acid biosynthesis, arachidonic acid metabolism, and steroid hormone synthesis pathways. The concentrations of VC and VE increased, whereas VA declined during ovarian development from Stage II to Stage IV. Accordingly, many upregulated DEGs exhibited significant enrichment in ascorbate and aldarate metabolism, as well as vitamin digestion and absorption pathways. In addition to VC and VE, our transcriptome data also highlighted the importance of several B vitamins in oocyte development of LBG, warranting further investigation. Overall, these findings suggest that DHA, ARA, VC, and VE are key nutrients governing oocyte maturation in LBG. This study provides a solid theoretical basis for developing broodstock nutritional enhancement strategies in the artificial propagation of LBG.

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C. guichenotifatty acidsmulti-omicsovarian developmentvitamins

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PMID42652007
PMCPMC13508936

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