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Uncovering the evolutionary history of neo-XY sex chromosomes in the grasshopper Ronderosia bergii (Orthoptera, Melanoplinae) through satellite DNA analysis

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Author(s):
Palacios-Gimenez, Octavio M. [1] ; Milani, Diogo [1] ; Lemos, Bernardo [2] ; Castillo, Elio R. [3] ; Marti, Dardo A. [3] ; Ramos, Erica [4] ; Martins, Cesar [4] ; Cabral-de-Mello, Diogo C. [1]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Biol, IB, BR-13506900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Harvard Univ, Program Mol & Integrat Physiol Sci, Dept Environm Hlth, TH Chan Sch Publ Hlth, Boston, MA 02115 - USA
[3] UNAM, CONICET, IBS, Posadas, Misiones - Argentina
[4] UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, IB, Dept Morfol, Botucatu, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: BMC Evolutionary Biology; v. 18, JAN 8 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

Background: Neo-sex chromosome systems arose independently multiple times in evolution, presenting the remarkable characteristic of repetitive DNAs accumulation. Among grasshoppers, occurrence of neo-XY was repeatedly noticed in Melanoplinae. Here we analyzed the most abundant tandem repeats of R. bergii (2n = 22, neo-XY male) using deep Illumina sequencing and graph-based clustering in order to address the neo-sex chromosomes evolution. Results: The analyses revealed ten families of satDNAs comprising about similar to 1% of the male genome, which occupied mainly C-positive regions of autosomes. Regarding the sex chromosomes, satDNAs were recorded within centromeric or interstitial regions of the neo-X chromosome and four satDNAs occurred in the neo-Y, two of them being exclusive (Rber248 and Rber299). Using a combination of probes we uncovered five well-defined cytological variants for neo-Y, originated by multiple paracentric inversions and satDNA amplification, besides fragmented neo-Y. These neo-Y variants were distinct in frequency between embryos and adult males. Conclusions: The genomic data together with cytogenetic mapping enabled us to better understand the neo-sex chromosome dynamics in grasshoppers, reinforcing differentiation of neo-X and neo-Y and revealing the occurrence of multiple additional rearrangements involved in the neo-Y evolution of R. bergii. We discussed the possible causes that led to differences in frequency for the neo-Y variants between embryos and adults. Finally we hypothesize about the role of DNA satellites in R. bergii as well as putative historical events involved in the evolution of the R. bergii neo-XY. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/02038-8 - Evolutionary patterns of sex chromosome systems in crickets: an integrated analysis using cytogenetics and genomics
Grantee:Octavio Manuel Palacios Gimenez
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 14/11763-8 - Contributions to understanding of structure and evolution of sex chromosome systems using as models grashopper and cricket species
Grantee:Diogo Cavalcanti Cabral de Mello
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 15/05246-3 - Satellite DNA organization in the genome of the grasshopper Abracris flavolineata with emphasis in the supernumerary chromosomes: a structural, functional and evolutionary approach
Grantee:Diogo Milani
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master