The role of 5 HT and 5 HT receptors in the regulation of shrimp neurohormone gene expression: potential application in shrimp aquaclture

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Project Title
The role of 5 HT and 5 HT receptors in the regulation of shrimp neurohormone gene expression: potential application in shrimp aquaclture
Principal Investigator
Dr Chan, Siu Ming   (Principal Investigator)
Duration
30
Start Date
2001-11-01
Amount
699600
Conference Title
The role of 5 HT and 5 HT receptors in the regulation of shrimp neurohormone gene expression: potential application in shrimp aquaclture
Presentation Title
Keywords
neurohormone gene, shrimp
Discipline
Marine Biology
HKU Project Code
HKU 7175/01M
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2001
Status
Completed
Objectives
To study molecular characterization of the serotonin receptor genes; to study expression of serotonin receptors in shrimp; to study the effect of serotonin on the expression and synthesis of the eyestalk CHH/MIH/GIH neurohormone.