Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica).

ABSTRACT: The complete mitochondrial genome sequence 17,059?bp of Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) has been sequenced with the use of next generation sequencing technology using Ion Torrent ^PGM platform. The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Asiatic lion consists of 13 protein-coding, 22 tRNA, and two rRNA genes, and 1 control region (CR). The mitochondrial genome is relatively similar to other felid mitochondrial genomes with respect to gene arrangement, composition, tRNA structures and skews of AT/GC bases to be typical of those reported for other mammals. The nucleotide composition of Asiatic lion mitogenome shows that there is more A-T% than G-C% on the positive strand as revealed by positive AT and CG skews. The overall base composition is 31.9% of A, 27.2% of C, 14.5% of G, and 26.2% of T. Most of the genes have ATA start codons, except ND1, COX2, ATP8, ATP6, ND4, and ND5 have ATG start codons.

SUBMITTER: Tabasum W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7800587 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature