A genome-wide transcriptional activity survey of rice transposable element-related genes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transposable element (TE)-related genes comprise a significant portion of the gene catalog of grasses, although their functions are insufficiently characterized. The recent availability of TE-related gene annotation from the complete genome sequence of rice (Oryza sativa) has created an opportunity to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the transcriptional activities of these potentially mobile elements and their related genes.

Results

We conducted a genome-wide survey of the transcriptional activity of TE-related genes associated with 15 developmental stages and stress conditions. This dataset was obtained using a microarray encompassing 2,191 unique TE-related rice genes, which were represented by oligonucleotide probes that were free from cross-hybridization.

SUBMITTER: Jiao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1852403 | biostudies-literature | 2007

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature