Unique patterns of transcript and miRNA expression in the South American strong voltage electric eel (Electrophorus electricus).

ABSTRACT:

Background

With its unique ability to produce high-voltage electric discharges in excess of 600 volts, the South American strong voltage electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) has played an important role in the history of science. Remarkably little is understood about the molecular nature of its electric organs.

Results

We present an in-depth analysis of the genome of E. electricus, including the transcriptomes of eight mature tissues: brain, spinal cord, kidney, heart, skeletal muscle, Sachs' electric organ, main electric organ, and Hunter's electric organ. A gene set enrichment analysis based on gene ontology reveals enriched functions in all three electric organs related to transmembrane transport, androgen binding, and signaling. This study also represents the first an

SUBMITTER: Traeger LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4393597 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature