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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Distribution and insertion numbers of transposable elements in species of the Drosophila saltans group

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Author(s):
Juliana P. de Castro [1] ; Nathalia de Setta [2] ; Claudia Marcia A. Carareto [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Departamento de Biologia - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Departamento de Biologia - Brasil
[3] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Departamento de Biologia - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY; v. 29, n. 2, p. 384-390, 2006-00-00.
Abstract

Information about the distribution and insertion numbers of many transposable elements is restricted to few species of Drosophila, although these elements are widely distributed throughout the genus. The aim of this work was to describe the distribution and insertion numbers of four retrotransposons (copia, gypsy, micropia, I) and four transposons (hobo, mariner, Minos and Bari-1) in the saltans group of Drosophila. Our data shows that, except for mariner, all the other elements are widespread within the saltans group and show variable insertion numbers of up to 24 copies. (AU)