Mechanism for medaka sex-differentiation into males through high temperature stress (image)
Caption
Heat stress activates the PPARα signal in gonadal somatic cells through cortisol in the adrenal gland to differentiate medaka into males.
CRH: corticotropin-releasing hormone, VT: vasotocin, ACTH: corticotropin
Credit
Professor Takeshi Kitano
Usage Restrictions
To use this media elsewhere, the authors request a reference to the original work be included.
Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.