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| Lopez Flores, Inmaculada; De La Herran, R; Garrido Ramos, M; Boudry, Pierre; Ruiz Rejon, C; Ruiz Rejon, M. |
| We have analysed a centromeric satellite DNA family that is conserved in several commercial and non-commercial oyster species (Ostrea edulis, O. stentina, Crassostrea angulata, C gigas, C gasar, C ariakensis, C virginica and C sikamea). This satellite DNA family is composed of AT-rich repeat sequences of 166+/-2 bp and presents a 9-bp motif similar to the mammalian CENP-B box. The homology of oyster HindIII satellite DNA with satellite DNAs from other bivalves and its relation to a part of a mobile element suggest the existence of an ancient transposable element as a generating unit of satellite DNA in bivalve molluscs. Taking advantage of its degree of conservation in oyster species, we have used this element as a taxonomic marker. This marker clearly... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Satellite DNA origin; Genetic identification; CENP B box; Crassostrea; Ostrea. |
| Ano: 2004 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/2004/publication-761.pdf |
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