A first glimpse at the transcriptome of Physarum polycephalum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physarum polycephalum, an acellular plasmodial species belongs to the amoebozoa, a major branch in eukaryote evolution. Its complex life cycle and rich cell biology is reflected in more than 2500 publications on various aspects of its biochemistry, developmental biology, cytoskeleton, and cell motility. It now can be genetically manipulated, opening up the possibility of targeted functional analysis in this organism.

Methods

Here we describe a large fraction of the transcribed genes by sequencing a cDNA library from the plasmodial stage of the developmental cycle.

Results

In addition to the genes for the basic metabolism we found an unexpected large number of genes involved in sophisticated signaling networks and identified potential receptors for environme

SUBMITTER: Glockner G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2258281 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature