Polyploidization of Indotyphlops braminus: evidence from isoform-sequencing

Abstract Background Indotyphlops braminus, the only known triploid parthenogenetic snake, is a compelling species for revealing the mechanism of polyploid emergence in vertebrates. Methods In this study, we applied PacBio isoform sequencing technology to generate the first full-length transcriptome...

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Main Authors: Fei Zhu, Jing Lu, Ke Sun, Cao Deng, Yu Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Genomic Data
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-024-01208-y
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Summary:Abstract Background Indotyphlops braminus, the only known triploid parthenogenetic snake, is a compelling species for revealing the mechanism of polyploid emergence in vertebrates. Methods In this study, we applied PacBio isoform sequencing technology to generate the first full-length transcriptome of I. braminus, aiming to improve the understanding of the molecular characteristics of this species. Results A total of 51,849 nonredundant full-length transcript assemblies (with an N50 length of 2980 bp) from I. braminus were generated and fully annotated using various gene function databases. Our analysis provides preliminary evidence supporting a recent genome duplication event in I. braminus. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that the divergence of I. braminus subgenomes occurred approximately 11.5 ~ 15 million years ago (Mya). The full-length transcript resource generated as part of this research will facilitate transcriptome analysis and genomic evolution studies in the future.
ISSN:2730-6844