<i>De novo</i> gene integration into regulatory networks via interaction with conserved genes in peach.

ABSTRACT: De novo genes can evolve "from scratch" from noncoding sequences, acquiring novel functions in organisms and integrating into regulatory networks during evolution to drive innovations in important phenotypes and traits. However, identifying de novo genes is challenging, as it requires high-quality genomes from closely related species. According to the comparison with nine closely related Prunus genomes, we determined at least 178 de novo genes in P. persica "baifeng". The distinct differences were observed between de novo and conserved genes in gene characteristics and expression patterns. Gene ontology enrichment analysis suggested that Type I de novo genes originated from sequences related to plastid modification functions, while Type II g

SUBMITTER: Cao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630308 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature