Deep transcriptomic analysis reveals the dynamic developmental progression during early development of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)

Seven early developmental stages in channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, were selected for transcriptome sequencing and analysis, Differential expression analysis and WGCNA approach was applied. The genes that play vital roles in embryogenesis and regulation of early development in channel catfish were detected. Our work reveals new insights for exploring the underlying mechanisms of channel catfish early development. Overall design: Profile of transcriptome-wide gene expression levels in seven early development stages of channel catfish