Key regulatory genes and pathways in spermatogenesis identified by transcriptome profiling of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis during sexual maturation in Wenchang roosters.
1. Despite the pivotal role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis in avian reproduction, the underlying molecular mechanisms that govern sexual maturity and spermatogenesis in roosters are not well elucidated. This study aimed to explore gene expression changes in the HPG axis using Wenchang cockerels.2. Phe...