Annotation, phylogenetics, and expression of the nuclear receptors in Daphnia pulex.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The nuclear receptor superfamily currently consists of seven gene subfamilies that encompass over 80 distinct receptor proteins. These transcription factors typically share a common five-domain structure with a highly conserved DNA-binding domain. Some nuclear receptors are ubiquitous among the metazoans, while others are unique to specific phylogenetic groups. Crustaceans represent the second largest group of arthropods with insects being the largest. However, relative to insects, little is known about the nuclear receptors of crustaceans. The aim of this study was to identify putative nuclear receptors from the first assembled genome of a crustacean Daphnia pulex http://wFleaBase.org. Nuclear receptor expression was evaluated and receptors were subjected to phylogeneti

SUBMITTER: Thomson SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2774871 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature