Identification, expression, and artificial selection of silkworm epigenetic modification enzymes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the genetic basis of phenotype variations during domestication and breeding is of great interest. Epigenetics and epigenetic modification enzymes (EMEs) may play a role in phenotypic variations; however, no comprehensive study has been performed to date. Domesticated silkworm (Bombyx mori) may be utilized as a model in determining how EMEs influence domestication traits.

Results

We identified 44 EMEs in the genome of silkworm (Bombyx mori) using homology searching. Phylogenetic analysis showed that genes in a subfamily among different animals were well clustered, and the expression pattern of EMEs is constant among Bombyx mori, Drosophila melanogaster, and Mus musculus. These are most highly expressed in brain, early embryo, and internal genitalia. B

SUBMITTER: Gao R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7585183 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature