Introduction Our understanding of the regulatory mechanisms that govern the development of sexual characteristics in sturgeon, particularly the Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis), is limited. Foxl2, a member of the forkhead/HNF-3-related transcription factor family, is known for its role in precise gene regulation within specific tissues and its control over ovarian aromatase, a key enzyme in ovarian development and maturat...

The study focuses on the critically endangered Dabry’s sturgeon ( Acipenser dabryanus ), a species on the brink of extinction in the wild. This research investigates the role of the Forkhead box protein L2 ( foxl2 ) in the gonadal development and differentiation of this species. The foxl2 gene, known for its role in various physiological processes, including sexual maturation, is hypothesized to play a significant role in the...