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Gekko japonicus genome reveals evolution of adhesive toe pads and tail regeneration

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  • Yan Liu

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Qian Zhou

    (Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen)

  • Yongjun Wang

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Longhai Luo

    (Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen)

  • Jian Yang

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Linfeng Yang

    (Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen)

  • Mei Liu

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Yingrui Li

    (Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen)

  • Tianmei Qian

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Yuan Zheng

    (Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen)

  • Meiyuan Li

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Jiang Li

    (Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen)

  • Yun Gu

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Zujing Han

    (Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen)

  • Man Xu

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Yingjie Wang

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Changlai Zhu

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Bin Yu

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Yumin Yang

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Fei Ding

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

  • Jianping Jiang

    (Chengdu institute of biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Huanming Yang

    (Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen
    James D. Watson Institute of Genome Sciences)

  • Xiaosong Gu

    (JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University)

Abstract

Reptiles are the most morphologically and physiologically diverse tetrapods, and have undergone 300 million years of adaptive evolution. Within the reptilian tetrapods, geckos possess several interesting features, including the ability to regenerate autotomized tails and to climb on smooth surfaces. Here we sequence the genome of Gekko japonicus (Schlegel’s Japanese Gecko) and investigate genetic elements related to its physiology. We obtain a draft G. japonicus genome sequence of 2.55 Gb and annotated 22,487 genes. Comparative genomic analysis reveals specific gene family expansions or reductions that are associated with the formation of adhesive setae, nocturnal vision and tail regeneration, as well as the diversification of olfactory sensation. The obtained genomic data provide robust genetic evidence of adaptive evolution in reptiles.

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  • Yan Liu & Qian Zhou & Yongjun Wang & Longhai Luo & Jian Yang & Linfeng Yang & Mei Liu & Yingrui Li & Tianmei Qian & Yuan Zheng & Meiyuan Li & Jiang Li & Yun Gu & Zujing Han & Man Xu & Yingjie Wang & C, 2015. "Gekko japonicus genome reveals evolution of adhesive toe pads and tail regeneration," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 6(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:6:y:2015:i:1:d:10.1038_ncomms10033
    DOI: 10.1038/ncomms10033
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