Effects of cryopreservation on redox status and gene expression of trochophore larvae in <i>Mytilus galloprovincialis</i>

Abstract The relative mortality rate of trochophore larvae exposed to cryopreservation is significantly higher at early larval developmental stages in blue mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis . However, little known about cryodamage on the quality cellular and molecular modifications aquatic species, including M. This study aimed investigate effects established technique reactive oxygen species (ROS), total antioxidant capacity, apoptotic enzyme related gene expressions results showed that lower D‐larvae was produced from cryopreserved compared fresh ( p &lt;.05). Nevertheless, there no significant difference ROS production, small capacity between &gt;.05). Similarly, procedures had adverse expression patterns These indicate applied this may not compromise redox status post‐thaw larvae.