Study of the UDP-glucosyltransferase Gene Family in Silkworms
Author Information
Author(s): Huang Fei-Fei, Chai Chun-Li, Zhang Ze, Liu Zeng-Hu, Dai Fang-Yin, Lu Cheng, Xiang Zhong-Huai
Primary Institution: The Key Sericultural Laboratory of Agricultural Ministry, Institute of Sericulture and Systems Biology, Southwest University, Chongqing, PR China
Hypothesis
Identification and characterization of Bombyx mori UGT genes could provide valuable basic information for this important family and explain the detoxication mechanism and other processes in insects.
Conclusion
B. mori possesses the largest insect UGT gene family characterized to date, including 42 genes.
Supporting Evidence
- The study identified 42 putative silkworm UGT genes.
- Most of the identified UGT genes are clustered on chromosomes 7 and 28.
- 36 of the 42 UGT genes were expressed in various tissues.
Takeaway
This study found that silkworms have a lot of special genes that help them deal with harmful substances in their environment.
Methodology
Genome-wide analysis of the candidate UGT family in the silkworm using genome sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, and expression pattern investigation.
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