A comparative transcriptomic analysis provides new insights into the ecological adaptations in Ichthyophis bannanicus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Banna caecilian (Ichthyophis bannanicus) was the first species of Gymnophiona to be discovered in China, with unique lifestyles and characteristics. Although there have been some studies on distribution and morphological characteristics in I. bannanicus, few have focused on the molecular level. A comprehensive analysis of gene expression profiling across tissues can provide necessary information for an in-depth understanding of their biological functions.

Result

To provide new insights into molecular mechanisms of ecological adaptation in I. bannanicus, we generated a comprehensive and high-resolution transcriptomic atlas, which covers 19 major organs for I. bannanicus. We identified 5,092 housekeeping genes (HKGs), 2,169 tissue-specific genes (TSGs), and conducte

SUBMITTER: Lai J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12771924 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature