Detailed analysis of putative genes encoding small proteins in legume genomes.

ABSTRACT: Diverse plant genome sequencing projects coupled with powerful bioinformatics tools have facilitated massive data analysis to construct specialized databases classified according to cellular function. However, there are still a considerable number of genes encoding proteins whose function has not yet been characterized. Included in this category are small proteins (SPs, 30-150 amino acids) encoded by short open reading frames (sORFs). SPs play important roles in plant physiology, growth, and development. Unfortunately, protocols focused on the genome-wide identification and characterization of sORFs are scarce or remain poorly implemented. As a result, these genes are underrepresented in many genome annotations. In this work, we exploited publicly available genome sequences of Phaseolus vu

SUBMITTER: Guillen G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3687714 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature