Molecular cloning and expression of progestin membrane receptor component 1 (Pgmrc1) of the giant tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon |
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Authors: | Rachanimuk Preechaphol Sirawut Klinbunga Keisuke Yamano |
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Affiliation: | a Program in Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand b Aquatic Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), 113 Paholyothin Road, Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand c Center of Excellence for Marine Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand d National Research Institute of Aquaculture, Fisheries Research Agency, Mie 516-0193, Japan e Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand |
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Abstract: | Knowledge on molecular mechanisms of steroid hormonal induction on oocyte development may lead to the possible ways to effectively induce ovarian maturation in shrimp. In this study, progestin membrane receptor component 1 (Pgmrc1) of the giant tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) initially identified by EST analysis was further characterized. The full-length cDNA of Pgmrc1 was 2015 bp in length containing an ORF of 573 bp corresponding to a polypeptide of 190 amino acids. Northern blot analysis revealed a single form of Pgmrc1 in ovaries of P. monodon. Quantitative real-time PCR indicated that the expression level of Pgmrc1 mRNA in ovaries of both intact and eyestalk-ablated broodstock was greater than that of juveniles (P < 0.05). Pgmrc1 was up-regulated in mature (stage IV) ovaries of intact broodstock (P < 0.05). Unilateral eyestalk ablation resulted in an earlier up-regulation of Pgmrc1 since the vitellogenic (II) ovarian stage. Moreover, the expression level of Pgmrc1 in vitellogenic, early cortical rod and mature (II-IV) ovaries of eyestalk-ablated broodstock was greater than that of the same ovarian stages in intact broodstock (P < 0.05). Pgmrc1 mRNA was clearly localized in the cytoplasm of follicular cells, previtellogenic and early vitellogenic oocytes. Immunohistochemistry revealed the positive signals of the Pgmrc1 protein in the follicular layers and cell membrane of follicular cells and various stages of oocytes. Taken the information together, Pgmrc1 gene products seem to play the important role on ovarian development and may be used as the bioindicator for monitoring progression of oocyte maturation of P. monodon. |
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Keywords: | RACE-PCR Real-time PCR Ovarian development Shrimp Pgmrc1 |
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