Endocytosis-mediated vitellogenin absorption and lipid metabolism in the hindgut-derived pseudoplacenta of the viviparous teleost Xenotoca eiseni
A. Iida, J. Nomura, J. Yoshida, T. Suzuki, H. Yokoi, E. Hondo
This study identifies endocytosis-mediated vitellogenin absorption and lipid metabolism in the trophotaenia of Xenotoca eiseni, revealing a unique mechanism for maternal nutrient transfer in viviparous teleosts.
bioRxiv · Feb 16, 2022 · PreprintZoology