Gekko japonicus genome reveals evolution of adhesive toe pads and tail regeneration

Yan Liu, Qian Zhou, Yongjun Wang, Longhai Luo, Jian Yang, Linfeng Yang, Mei Liu, Yingrui Li, Tianmei Qian, Yuan Zheng, Meiyuan Li, Jiang Li, Yun Gu, Zujing Han, Man Xu, Yingjie Wang, Changlai Zhu, Bin Yu, Yumin Yang, Fei Ding, Jianping Jiang, Huanming Yang () and Xiaosong Gu ()
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Yan Liu: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Qian Zhou: Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen
Yongjun Wang: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Longhai Luo: Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen
Jian Yang: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Linfeng Yang: Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen
Mei Liu: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Yingrui Li: Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen
Tianmei Qian: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Yuan Zheng: Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen
Meiyuan Li: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Jiang Li: Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen
Yun Gu: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Zujing Han: Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen
Man Xu: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Yingjie Wang: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Changlai Zhu: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Bin Yu: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Yumin Yang: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Fei Ding: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University
Jianping Jiang: Chengdu institute of biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Huanming Yang: Beijing Genomics Institute, BGI-Shenzhen
Xiaosong Gu: JS Key Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Co-innovation Center of Neuroregeneration, Nantong University

Nature Communications, 2015, vol. 6, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract Reptiles are the most morphologically and physiologically diverse tetrapods, and have undergone 300 million years of adaptive evolution. Within the reptilian tetrapods, geckos possess several interesting features, including the ability to regenerate autotomized tails and to climb on smooth surfaces. Here we sequence the genome of Gekko japonicus (Schlegel’s Japanese Gecko) and investigate genetic elements related to its physiology. We obtain a draft G. japonicus genome sequence of 2.55 Gb and annotated 22,487 genes. Comparative genomic analysis reveals specific gene family expansions or reductions that are associated with the formation of adhesive setae, nocturnal vision and tail regeneration, as well as the diversification of olfactory sensation. The obtained genomic data provide robust genetic evidence of adaptive evolution in reptiles.

Date: 2015
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