The study of shrimp CHH/MIH/GIH gene family: gene structure, expression and biological assay of recombinant neuropeptides


Grant Data
Project Title
The study of shrimp CHH/MIH/GIH gene family: gene structure, expression and biological assay of recombinant neuropeptides
Principal Investigator
Dr Chan, Siu Ming   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Chu Ka Hou   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
27
Start Date
2000-09-01
Amount
763200
Conference Title
The study of shrimp CHH/MIH/GIH gene family: gene structure, expression and biological assay of recombinant neuropeptides
Presentation Title
Keywords
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Discipline
N/A
HKU Project Code
HKU 7229/00M
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2000
Status
Completed
Objectives
To study the eyetalk neurohormone genes belonging to the CHH/MIH/GIH family in the shrimp. The long-term goal is to elucideate the hormonal mechanisms regulating growth and reproduction in the shrimp for applications in shrimp farming.