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Global gene expression divergence among mutation-accumulation Y-chromosome substitution lines of Drosophila melanogaster

ABSTRACT: Gene expression profiling revealed that hundreds of genes were differentially expressed among these Y introgression lines, and that global gene expression pattern diverged between the low-PEV and high-PEV (defined in the accompanying publication) flies. The results further expand our understanding of the role of the Y chromosome in modulating global gene expression, and suggest a link with modifications of chromatin state. Keywords: position-effect variegation (PEV) The Y chromosomes of H15 and H23 have lower level of suppression on the expression of white gene, therefore show lower level of eye color variegation. In contrast, the Y chromosomes of H5 and H7 have higher level of suppression on the expression of white gene resulting higher level of eye variegation.

ORGANISM(S): Drosophila melanogaster

PROVIDER: GSE37068 | GEO | 2012/04/05

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA157969

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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Global gene expression divergence among mutation-accumulation Y-chromosome substitution lines of Drosophila melanogaster

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