Publications by authors named "Tian Tsyh Ng"
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Differential Cutaneous Gene Expression in the Color Variation of Two Ornamental Discus, Red Melon and Red Cover.
Tian Tsyh Ng Cher Chien Lau Min Pau Tan Li Lian Wong Yeong Yik Sung Tengku Sifzizul Tengku Muhammad Sui Liying
Pigment Cell Melanoma Res
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the selective breeding of two ornamental fish varieties, Red Melon (RM) and Red Cover (RC) discus, focusing on their unique skin pigment patterns resulting from genetic changes over generations.
- Skin samples from juveniles and adults were analyzed, revealing differences in types of pigment cells (xanthophores, erythrophores, and melanophores) and associated genes, particularly indicating a unique process driving the development of these pigments in RM juveniles.
- This research is the first of its kind to detail how genetic expression influences the growth of skin pigments in red discus, providing insights into their distinct color patterns as ornamental species.