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. 2016;27(2):1425-7.
doi: 10.3109/19401736.2014.953076. Epub 2014 Aug 27.

The complete mitochondrial genome of domestic sheep, Ovis aries

Xiao-di Hu  1 , Li-zhi Gao  1   2
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The complete mitochondrial genome of domestic sheep, Ovis aries

Xiao-di Hu et al. Mitochondrial DNA A DNA Mapp Seq Anal. 2016.

Abstract

In this study, we report a complete mitochondrial (mt) genome sequence of the Texel ewe, Ovis aries. The total genome is 16,615 bp in length and its overall base composition was estimated to be 33.68% for A, 27.36% for T, 25.86% for C, and 13.10% for G indicating an AT-rich (61.04%) feature in the O. aries mtgenome. It contains a total of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes and a control region (D-loop region). Comparisons with other publicly available sheep mitogenomes revealed a bunch of nucleotide diversity. This complete mitgenome sequence would enlarge useful genomic information for further studies on sheep evolution and domestication that will enhance germplasm conservation and breeding programs of O. aries.

Keywords: Comparative mitochondrial genomics; Ovis aries; Texel ewe.

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