Genome-wide analysis of the cytochrome P450 gene family in Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas and their expression profiles during gonad development

The cytochrome P450 (CYP) gene superfamily plays a significant role in various physiological processes, producing different compounds such as hormones, fatty acids, and biomolecules. However, little information is known their roles during gonad development in Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas). In this study, total of 116 CgCYP (Crassostrea gigas cytochrome P450) genes were identified and their expression pattern was analyzed for the first time. The relative molecular weights of these CgCYP genes ranged from 63.52 to 113.41 kDa, and the length of encoded amino acids ranged from 103 to 993. And total 26 cis-acting elements of these CgCYP genes were identified. GO and KEGG enrichment analysis showed some CgCYP genes are essential for the metabolism of male and female sex hormones. Additionally, expression anslysis showed 69 CgCYP genes were over-expressed in early gonad development and triploid infertile individuals. More importantly, expression levels of CgCYP1, CgCYP15, CgCYP34, CgCYP46, CgCYP69, CgCYP87, CgCYP88, and CgCYP103, were found to be significantly higher in female gonad, suggesting their important roles in female gonad development. The results of this study will provide a better understanding of the CgCYP genes in the gonad development of Pacific oyster.