Genetic Innovation in Vertebrates : Gypsy Integrase Genes and Other Genes Derived from Transposable Elements
Joint Authors
Galiana, Delphine
Volff, Jean-Nicolas
Chalopin, Domitille
Source
International Journal of Evolutionary Biology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Due to their ability to drive DNA rearrangements and to serve as a source of new coding and regulatory sequences, transposable elements (TEs) are considered as powerful evolutionary agents within genomes.
In this paper, we review the mechanism of molecular domestication, which corresponds to the formation of new genes derived from TE sequences.
Many genes derived from retroelements and DNA transposons have been identified in mammals and other vertebrates, some of them fulfilling essential functions for the development and survival of their host organisms.
We will particularly focus on the evolution and expression of Gypsy integrase (GIN) genes, which have been formed from ancient event(s) of molecular domestication and have evolved differentially in some vertebrate sublineages.
What we describe here is probably only the tip of the evolutionary iceberg, and future genome analyses will certainly uncover new TE-derived genes and biological functions driving genetic innovation in vertebrates and other organisms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chalopin, Domitille& Galiana, Delphine& Volff, Jean-Nicolas. 2012. Genetic Innovation in Vertebrates : Gypsy Integrase Genes and Other Genes Derived from Transposable Elements. International Journal of Evolutionary Biology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chalopin, Domitille…[et al.]. Genetic Innovation in Vertebrates : Gypsy Integrase Genes and Other Genes Derived from Transposable Elements. International Journal of Evolutionary Biology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chalopin, Domitille& Galiana, Delphine& Volff, Jean-Nicolas. Genetic Innovation in Vertebrates : Gypsy Integrase Genes and Other Genes Derived from Transposable Elements. International Journal of Evolutionary Biology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493548