Integrative mapping analysis of chicken microchromosome 16 organization
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The chicken karyotype is composed of 39 chromosome pairs, of which 9 still remain totally absent from the current genome sequence assembly, despite international efforts towards complete coverage. Some others are only very partially...
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| author | Bed'hom Bertrand Derjusheva Svetlana Morisson Mireille Vignoles Florence Feve Katia Chazara Olympe Galkina Svetlana Leroux Sophie Solinhac Romain Vignal Alain Fillon Valérie Pitel Frédérique |
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The chicken karyotype is composed of 39 chromosome pairs, of which 9 still remain totally absent from the current genome sequence assembly, despite international efforts towards complete coverage. Some others are only very partially sequenced, amongst which microchromosome 16 (GGA16), particularly under-represented, with only 433 kb assembled for a full estimated size of 9 to 11 Mb. Besides the obvious need of full genome coverage with genetic markers for QTL (Quantitative Trait Loci) mapping and major genes identification studies, there is a major interest in the detailed study of this chromosome because it carries the two genetically independent <it>MHC </it>complexes <it>B </it>and <it>Y</it>. In addition, GGA16 carries the ribosomal RNA (<it>rRNA</it>) genes cluster, also known as the <it>NOR </it>(nucleolus organizer region). The purpose of the present study is to construct and present high resolution integrated maps of GGA16 to refine its organization and improve its coverage with genetic markers.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We developed 79 STS (Sequence Tagged Site) markers to build a physical RH (radiation hybrid) map and 34 genetic markers to extend the genetic map of GGA16. We screened a BAC (Bacterial Artificial Chromosome) library with markers for the <it>MHC-B</it>, <it>MHC-Y </it>and <it>rRNA </it>complexes. Selected clones were used to perform high resolution FISH (Fluorescent <it>In Situ </it>Hybridization) mapping on giant meiotic lampbrush chromosomes, allowing meiotic mapping in addition to the confirmation of the order of the three clusters along the chromosome. A region with high recombination rates and containing PO41 repeated elements separates the two <it>MHC </it>complexes.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>The three complementary mapping strategies used refine greatly our knowledge of chicken microchromosome 16 organisation. The characterisation of the recombination hotspots separating the two <it>MHC </it>complexes demonstrates the presence of PO41 repetitive sequences both in tandem and inverted orientation. However, this region still needs to be studied in more detail.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-254cd5661938488f92d1699e9cee40442022-12-21T20:55:55ZengBMCBMC Genomics1471-21642010-11-0111161610.1186/1471-2164-11-616Integrative mapping analysis of chicken microchromosome 16 organizationBed'hom BertrandDerjusheva SvetlanaMorisson MireilleVignoles FlorenceFeve KatiaChazara OlympeGalkina SvetlanaLeroux SophieSolinhac RomainVignal AlainFillon ValériePitel Frédérique<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The chicken karyotype is composed of 39 chromosome pairs, of which 9 still remain totally absent from the current genome sequence assembly, despite international efforts towards complete coverage. Some others are only very partially sequenced, amongst which microchromosome 16 (GGA16), particularly under-represented, with only 433 kb assembled for a full estimated size of 9 to 11 Mb. Besides the obvious need of full genome coverage with genetic markers for QTL (Quantitative Trait Loci) mapping and major genes identification studies, there is a major interest in the detailed study of this chromosome because it carries the two genetically independent <it>MHC </it>complexes <it>B </it>and <it>Y</it>. In addition, GGA16 carries the ribosomal RNA (<it>rRNA</it>) genes cluster, also known as the <it>NOR </it>(nucleolus organizer region). The purpose of the present study is to construct and present high resolution integrated maps of GGA16 to refine its organization and improve its coverage with genetic markers.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We developed 79 STS (Sequence Tagged Site) markers to build a physical RH (radiation hybrid) map and 34 genetic markers to extend the genetic map of GGA16. We screened a BAC (Bacterial Artificial Chromosome) library with markers for the <it>MHC-B</it>, <it>MHC-Y </it>and <it>rRNA </it>complexes. Selected clones were used to perform high resolution FISH (Fluorescent <it>In Situ </it>Hybridization) mapping on giant meiotic lampbrush chromosomes, allowing meiotic mapping in addition to the confirmation of the order of the three clusters along the chromosome. A region with high recombination rates and containing PO41 repeated elements separates the two <it>MHC </it>complexes.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>The three complementary mapping strategies used refine greatly our knowledge of chicken microchromosome 16 organisation. The characterisation of the recombination hotspots separating the two <it>MHC </it>complexes demonstrates the presence of PO41 repetitive sequences both in tandem and inverted orientation. However, this region still needs to be studied in more detail.</p>http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/11/616 |
| spellingShingle | Bed'hom Bertrand Derjusheva Svetlana Morisson Mireille Vignoles Florence Feve Katia Chazara Olympe Galkina Svetlana Leroux Sophie Solinhac Romain Vignal Alain Fillon Valérie Pitel Frédérique Integrative mapping analysis of chicken microchromosome 16 organization BMC Genomics |
| title | Integrative mapping analysis of chicken microchromosome 16 organization |
| title_full | Integrative mapping analysis of chicken microchromosome 16 organization |
| title_fullStr | Integrative mapping analysis of chicken microchromosome 16 organization |
| title_full_unstemmed | Integrative mapping analysis of chicken microchromosome 16 organization |
| title_short | Integrative mapping analysis of chicken microchromosome 16 organization |
| title_sort | integrative mapping analysis of chicken microchromosome 16 organization |
| url | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/11/616 |
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