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Variation in mitochondrial genome primary sequence among whole-genome-sequenced strains of Neurospora crassa.

ABSTRACT: Eighteen classical mutant strains of Neurospora crassa were subject to whole genome sequence analysis and the mitochondrial genome is analyzed. Overall, the mitochondrial genomes of the classical mutant strains are 99.45 to 99.98 % identical to the reference genome. Two-thirds of the SNPs and three-fourths of indels identified in this analysis are shared among more than one strain. Most of the limited variability in mitochondrial genome sequence is neutral with regard to protein structure. Despite the fact that the mitochondrial genome is present in multiple copies per cell, many of the polymorphisms were homozygous within each strain. Conversely, some polymorphisms, especially those associated with large scale rearrangements are only present in a fraction of the reads covering each region. The impact of this variation is unknown and further studies will be necessary to ascertain if this level of polymorphism is common among fungi and whether it reflects the impact of ageing cultures.

SUBMITTER: McCluskey K

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3399107 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Variation in mitochondrial genome primary sequence among whole-genome-sequenced strains of Neurospora crassa.

McCluskey Kevin K

IMA fungus 20120621 1

Eighteen classical mutant strains of Neurospora crassa were subject to whole genome sequence analysis and the mitochondrial genome is analyzed. Overall, the mitochondrial genomes of the classical mutant strains are 99.45 to 99.98 % identical to the reference genome. Two-thirds of the SNPs and three-fourths of indels identified in this analysis are shared among more than one strain. Most of the limited variability in mitochondrial genome sequence is neutral with regard to protein structure. Despi ...[more]

PMID: 23155504

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Project description:Purpose: We utilised high-throughput genomic approache to investigate transcriptional changes in two Neurospora strains (74A [wild-type] and mutant Δmus-52), under different phosphate availability conditions to evaluate the effects of mus-52 deletion in gene transcriptional modulation, and thus, infer its influence regarding metabolic response to changing extracellular levels of inorganic phosphate (Pi). Methods: All N. crassa strains were maintained on Vogel’s minimal medium, pH 5.8, at 30°C. Conidia from each strain were germinated for 5 h at 30°C in an orbital shaker (200 rpm), in low-Pi (10µM) and high-Pi (10mM) media. Total RNA was isolated from both strains and a total of 4 cDNA libraries were sequenced, with their respective biological triplicates corresponding to the paired libraries, using an Illumina HiSeq2000 sequencer, to generate 100 bp paired-end reads. FastQC software was used to visualize the library quality before and after trimming. For quality and sequence filtering, a Phred score lower than 20 was employed to remove sequencing bases from the read ends. Filtered reads were mapped onto the N. crassa genome using Bowtie2 software. The reads count values were obtained and used to calculate the expression variation of the transcripts from different conditions, considering the statistical significance of the differential gene expression. qRT–PCR validation was performed using SYBR Green assays. Results: extracellular Pi availability influenced the expression of genes involved in several biological functions. The main affected gene groups were those associated with integral components of the membrane, such as transport, regulation, and cell signalling pathways, as well as genes involved with the nucleolus and protein synthesis. The absence of mus-52 affected global gene transcription in all conditions tested, highlighting the expression of some specific gene groups, such as transcription factors, kinase proteins, circadian clock-related genes, oxi-reduction balance, phosphate pathways, and general metabolism. Conclusions: The consequences of N. crassa mus-52 disruption to the cell may be deeper than the obvious phenotypic aspect. It may affect canonical and non-canonical pathways, leading to alternative adaptive processes, altering the perception and response to the environmental changes.

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Variation in mitochondrial genome primary sequence among whole-genome-sequenced strains of Neurospora crassa.

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Variation in mitochondrial genome primary sequence among whole-genome-sequenced strains of Neurospora crassa.

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