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Vicari MR, Bruschi DP, Cabral-de-Mello DC, Nogaroto V. Telomere organization and the interstitial telomeric sites involvement in insects and vertebrates chromosome evolution. Genet Mol Biol 2022; 45:e20220071. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4685-gmb-2022-0071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Burcea A, Popa GO, Florescu IE, Dudu A, Georgescu SE, Costache M. Genetic profile analysis of aquaculture Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) – implications for restocking measures. ACTA ZOOL ACAD SCI H 2017. [DOI: 10.17109/azh.63.3.361.2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Simide R, Angelier F, Gaillard S, Stier A. Age and Heat Stress as Determinants of Telomere Length in a Long-Lived Fish, the Siberian Sturgeon. Physiol Biochem Zool 2016; 89:441-7. [DOI: 10.1086/687378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Romanenko SA, Biltueva LS, Serdyukova NA, Kulemzina AI, Beklemisheva VR, Gladkikh OL, Lemskaya NA, Interesova EA, Korentovich MA, Vorobieva NV, Graphodatsky AS, Trifonov VA. Segmental paleotetraploidy revealed in sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus) genome by chromosome painting. Mol Cytogenet 2015; 8:90. [PMID: 26587056 PMCID: PMC4652396 DOI: 10.1186/s13039-015-0194-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2015] [Accepted: 11/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Acipenseriformes take a basal position among Actinopteri and demonstrate a striking ploidy variation among species. The sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus, Linnaeus, 1758; ARUT) is a diploid 120-chromosomal sturgeon distributed in Eurasian rivers from Danube to Enisey. Despite a high commercial value and a rapid population decline in the wild, many genomic characteristics of sterlet (as well as many other sturgeon species) have not been studied. Results Cell lines from different tissues of 12 sterlet specimens from Siberian populations were established following an optimized protocol. Conventional cytogenetic studies supplemented with molecular cytogenetic investigations on obtained fibroblast cell lines allowed a detailed description of sterlet karyotype and a precise localization of 18S/28S and 5S ribosomal clusters. Localization of sturgeon specific HindIII repetitive elements revealed an increased concentration in the pericentromeric region of the acrocentric ARUT14, while the total sterlet repetitive DNA fraction (C0t30) produced bright signals on subtelomeric segments of small chromosomal elements. Chromosome and region specific probes ARUT1p, 5, 6, 7, 8 as well as 14 anonymous small sized chromosomes (probes A-N) generated by microdissection were applied in chromosome painting experiments. According to hybridization patterns all painting probes were classified into two major groups: the first group (ARUT5, 6, 8 as well as microchromosome specific probes C, E, F, G, H, and I) painted only a single region each on sterlet metaphases, while probes of the second group (ARUT1p, 7 as well as microchromosome derived probes A, B, D, J, K, M, and N) marked two genomic segments each on different chromosomes. Similar results were obtained on male and female metaphases. Conclusions The sterlet genome represents a complex mosaic structure and consists of diploid and tetraploid chromosome segments. This may be regarded as a transition stage from paleotetraploid (functional diploid) to diploid genome condition. Molecular cytogenetic and genomic studies of other 120- and 240-chromosomal sturgeons are needed to reconstruct genome evolution of this vertebrate group.
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- Svetlana A Romanenko
- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia ; Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk Branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "State Scientific-and-Production Centre for Fisheries (Gosrybcenter)", Novosibirsk, Russia ; Tomsk State University, Tomsk, Russia
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- Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "State Scientific-and-Production Centre for Fisheries (Gosrybcenter)", Tyumen, Russia
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- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia ; Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia ; Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Rajkov J, Shao Z, Berrebi P. Evolution of Polyploidy and Functional Diploidization in Sturgeons: Microsatellite Analysis in 10 Sturgeon Species. J Hered 2014; 105:521-531. [DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esu027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2014] [Accepted: 03/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hett AK, Pitra C, Jenneckens I, Ludwig A. Characterization of Sox9 in European Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser sturio). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 96:150-4. [PMID: 15710905 DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esi008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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The Sox9 gene of Acipenser sturio, one of the most primitive vertebrates, was analyzed. No sex-specific differences were observed. Sturgeon Sox9 consists of three exons and two introns with completely conserved exon-intron boundaries showing high levels of homology to other vertebrate Sox9 sequences, especially in the N-terminus region containing the HMG box. We found strong evidence for negative (purifying) selection. In contrast to previous studies of other fishes, we observed no evidence for gene duplication in sturgeon. Phylogenetic analyses of Sox9 evolution revealed a basal position for sturgeon Sox9.
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- A K Hett
- Department of Evolutionary Genetics, Leibniz-Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Alfred-Kowalke-Strasse 17, 10315 Berlin, Germany
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Fontana F, Bruch RM, Binkowski FP, Lanfredi M, Chicca M, Beltrami N, Congiu L. Karyotype characterization of the lake sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens (Rafinesque 1817) by chromosome banding and fluorescent in situ hybridization. Genome 2004; 47:742-6. [PMID: 15284879 DOI: 10.1139/g04-028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A karyotype analysis using several staining techniques was carried out on the North American lake sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens. The chromosome number was found to be 2n = 262 ± 6. A representative karyotype of 264 chromosomes was composed of 134 meta- and submetacentrics, 70 telo- and acrocentrics, and 60 microchromosomes. The constitutive heterochromatin, revealed by C banding, was localized in various positions on several chromosomes, including microchromosomes. The signals of fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) with a HindIII satellite DNA probe were visible as centromeric heterochromatin blocks on 48 chromosomes. The telomeric repeat (TTAGGG)n detected by FISH was localized at both ends of all chromosomes and two chromosomes were entirely marked. Fluorescent staining with GC-specific chromomycin A3 showed recognizable fluorescent regions, whereas a more uniform base composition was revealed by the AT-specific 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI). After silver staining, the active nucleolar organizer regions (NORs) were detected on 12 chromosomes. FISH with the 5S probe showed four signals on four small chromosomes. Our data suggest that A. fulvescens is a tetraploid species.Key words: karyotype, C banding, telomeric sequence, fluorochrome staining, satellite DNA, 5S rDNA.
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- Francesco Fontana
- Department of Biology, University of Ferrara, Via L. Borsari 46, 44100 Ferrara, Italy.
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Fontana F, Tagliavini J, Congiu L. Sturgeon genetics and cytogenetics: recent advancements and perspectives. Genetica 2002; 111:359-73. [PMID: 11841180 DOI: 10.1023/a:1013711919443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The aim of this review is to introduce current knowledge in the field of sturgeon genetics. The first section deals with sturgeon cytogenetics, reviewing karyotype organization and polyploidization events during evolution of Acipenseriformes. The second section concerns the results of applications of molecular biology to studies of phylogenetic relationships between extant species, intraspecific analysis of wild populations and stocks for conservation purposes, together with characterization of molecular markers for species identification, relevant to forensic and conservation issues.
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- F Fontana
- Dipartimento di Biologia Università di Ferrara, Italy.
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The distribution of telomeric sequence (TTAGGG)n in the genomes of Chondrichthian species at different stages of evolution was investigated both by DNA genomic hybridization, and by fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) of metaphase chromosomes. The sequence is highly conserved in all the species examined. FISH revealed a label uptake only by the telomeres in Raja asterias. However, in Torpedo ocellata, we revealed pericentromeric and interstitial sequence localization on some chromosome pairs in addition to the hybridization signal on telomeres. These findings confirm that the karyotype evolution of these fish began by Robertsonian fusion.
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- L Rocco
- Dipartimento di Scienze della Vita, Second University of Naples, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy.
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Ludwig A, Belfiore NM, Pitra C, Svirsky V, Jenneckens I. Genome duplication events and functional reduction of ploidy levels in sturgeon (Acipenser, Huso and Scaphirhynchus). Genetics 2001; 158:1203-15. [PMID: 11454768 PMCID: PMC1461728 DOI: 10.1093/genetics/158.3.1203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Sturgeon (order Acipenserformes) provide an ideal taxonomic context for examination of genome duplication events. Multiple levels of ploidy exist among these fish. In a novel microsatellite approach, data from 962 fish from 20 sturgeon species were used for analysis of ploidy in sturgeon. Allele numbers in a sample of individuals were assessed at six microsatellite loci. Species with approximately 120 chromosomes are classified as functional diploid species, species with approximately 250 chromosomes as functional tetraploid species, and with approximately 500 chromosomes as functional octaploids. A molecular phylogeny of the sturgeon was determined on the basis of sequences of the entire mitochondrial cytochrome b gene. By mapping the estimated levels of ploidy on this proposed phylogeny we demonstrate that (I) polyploidization events independently occurred in the acipenseriform radiation; (II) the process of functional genome reduction is nearly finished in species with approximately 120 chromosomes and more active in species with approximately 250 chromosomes and approximately 500 chromosomes; and (III) species with approximately 250 and approximately 500 chromosomes arose more recently than those with approximately 120 chromosomes. These results suggest that gene silencing, chromosomal rearrangements, and transposition events played an important role in the acipenseriform genome formation. Furthermore, this phylogeny is broadly consistent with previous hypotheses but reveals a highly supported oceanic (Atlantic-Pacific) subdivision within the Acipenser/Huso complex.
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- A Ludwig
- Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, 12561 Berlin, Germany.
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Lanfredi M, Congiu L, Garrido-Ramos MA, de la Herrán R, Leis M, Chicca M, Rossi R, Tagliavini J, Ruiz Rejón C, Ruiz Rejón M, Fontana F. Chromosomal location and evolution of a satellite DNA family in seven sturgeon species. Chromosome Res 2001; 9:47-52. [PMID: 11272791 DOI: 10.1023/a:1026739616749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The Hind III satellite DNA family, isolated from the Acipenser naccarii genome, was used as a probe for fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) on the karyotype of seven sturgeon species, six belonging to the genus Acipenser and one to Huso. All species except one (A. sturio) exhibit from 8 to 80 chromosome hybridization signals, mainly localized at the pericentromeric regions. Eight chromosomes with weak hybridization signals are present in H. huso and A. ruthenus, which are characterized by a karyotype with about 120 chromosomes. The species with 240-260 chromosomes, A. transmontanus, A. naccarii, A. gueldenstaedtii, and A. baerii, show from 50 to 80 signals, prevalently localized around centromeres. Moreover, A. transmontanus and A. gueldenstaedtii show from 4 to 8 chromosomes with a double signal. The phylogenetic and evolutionary relationships among sturgeon species are discussed on the basis of number and morphology of signal-bearing chromosomes and on the localization of signals.
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- M Lanfredi
- Department of Biology, University of Ferrara, Italy
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Finato AO, Varella-Garcia M, Tajara EH, Taddei VA, Morielle-Versute E. Intrachromosomal distribution of telomeric repeats in Eumops glaucinus and Euntops perotis (Molossidae, Chiroptera). Chromosome Res 2001; 8:563-9. [PMID: 11117352 DOI: 10.1023/a:1009288121670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The location of chromosomal telomeric repeats (TTAGGG)n was investigated in two species of the Molossidae family, Eumops glaucinus and Eumops perotis. The diploid chromosome number (2n) is 40 in E. glaucinus and 48 in E. perotis and the fundamental numbers (FN) are 64 and 58, respectively. It has been suggested that the E. glaucinus karyotype has evolved from the E. perotis karyotype through Robertsonian fusion events. In the present study, the telomeric sequences were detected at the termini of chromosomes in both species. In addition, E. glaucinus also displayed telomeric repeats in centromeric and pericentromeric regions in almost all biarmed chromosomes. Conversely, in E. perotis pericentromeric signals were only observed in two biarmed chromosomes. In both E. glaucinus and E. perotis, such telomeric sequences were observed as part of the heterochromatin. The interstitial sites of telomeric sequences suggest that they are remnants of telomeres of ancestral chromosomes that participated in the fusion event.
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- A O Finato
- Department of Genetics, IB- UNESP, Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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Tagliavini J, Williot P, Congiu L, Chicca M, Lanfredi M, Rossi R, Fontana F. Molecular cytogenetic analysis of the karyotype of the European Atlantic sturgeon, Acipenser sturio. Heredity (Edinb) 1999; 83 ( Pt 5):520-5. [PMID: 10620023 DOI: 10.1038/sj.hdy.6886150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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A karyotype analysis was carried out on the European Atlantic sturgeon, Acipenser sturio (2n=121 +/- 3). The telomeric sequence repeat (TTAGGG)n detected by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) was mostly localized at the telomeres of all chromosomes. Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) genes were detected by silver staining techniques and by FISH with digoxigenin-labelled probe for 28S rDNA. Silver staining detected active NORs in the telomeric regions of six chromosomes, and by FISH one or two additional minor sites were detected. The 5S rDNA was found in the interstitial region of a small metacentric pair. The 5S rRNA gene was completely sequenced for the first time in a sturgeon species. The A. sturio karyotype organization is discussed in relation to phylogenesis of the species within the Acipenseridae and to polyploidization events characterizing sturgeon evolution.
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- J Tagliavini
- Department of Evolutionary Biology, University of Parma, Via delle Scienze, 43100 Parma, Italy
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Fontana F, Lanfredi M, Chicca M, Congiu L, Tagliavini J, Rossi R. Fluorescent in situ hybridization with rDNA probes on chromosomes of Acipenser ruthenus and Acipenser naccarii (Osteichthyes Acipenseriformes). Genome 1999. [DOI: 10.1139/g99-030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The genes for 28S and 5S rDNA were physically mapped on the chromosomes of two sturgeon species, the sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus, 2n = 118 ± 4) and the Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii, 2n = 248 ± 4) by fluorescent in situ hybridization. In the sterlet, the 28S rDNA was located on six chromosomes, four of which actively transcribed, while in the Adriatic sturgeon the 28S rDNA was located on a chromosome number ranging from 10 to 12, eight of which actively transcribed. The 5S rDNA was physically mapped on two chromosomes in the sterlet and on four in the Adriatic sturgeon. A more detailed characterization of the latter karyotype was obtained during this study. All these data are discussed in connection with the ploidy relationships among sturgeon species.Key words: karyotype, ploidy, FISH, 28S and 5S rDNA.
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