Host–transposon interactions: conflict, cooperation, and cooption
RL Cosby, NC Chang, C Feschotte - Genes & development, 2019 - genesdev.cshlp.org
Transposable elements (TEs) are mobile DNA sequences that colonize genomes and
threaten genome integrity. As a result, several mechanisms appear to have emerged during …
threaten genome integrity. As a result, several mechanisms appear to have emerged during …
Transposable element domestication as an adaptation to evolutionary conflicts
Transposable elements (TEs) are selfish genetic units that typically encode proteins that
enable their proliferation in the genome and spread across individual hosts. Here we review …
enable their proliferation in the genome and spread across individual hosts. Here we review …
Genomic insights into the phylogeny and biomass-degrading enzymes of rumen ciliates
Understanding the biodiversity and genetics of gut microbiomes has important implications
for host physiology and industrial enzymes, whereas most studies have been focused on …
for host physiology and industrial enzymes, whereas most studies have been focused on …
Programmed chromosome fragmentation in ciliated protozoa: multiple means to chromosome ends
M Bétermier, LA Klobutcher, E Orias - Microbiology and Molecular …, 2023 - Am Soc Microbiol
Ciliated protozoa undergo large-scale developmental rearrangement of their somatic
genomes when forming a new transcriptionally active macronucleus during conjugation …
genomes when forming a new transcriptionally active macronucleus during conjugation …
A small RNA-guided PRC2 complex eliminates DNA as an extreme form of transposon silencing
C Wang, T Solberg, XX Maurer-Alcala, EC Swart… - Cell reports, 2022 - cell.com
In animal germlines, transposons are silenced at the transcriptional or post-transcriptional
level to prevent deleterious expression. Ciliates employ a more direct approach by …
level to prevent deleterious expression. Ciliates employ a more direct approach by …
The completed macronuclear genome of a model ciliate Tetrahymena thermophila and its application in genome scrambling and copy number analyses
Y Sheng, L Duan, T Cheng, Y Qiao, NA Stover… - Science China Life …, 2020 - Springer
The ciliate Tetrahymena thermophila has been a powerful model system for molecular and
cellular biology. However, some investigations have been limited due to the incomplete …
cellular biology. However, some investigations have been limited due to the incomplete …
The macronuclear genome of Stentor coeruleus reveals tiny introns in a giant cell
The giant, single-celled organism Stentor coeruleus has a long history as a model system for
studying pattern formation and regeneration in single cells. Stentor [1, 2] is a heterotrichous …
studying pattern formation and regeneration in single cells. Stentor [1, 2] is a heterotrichous …
Programmed genome rearrangements in ciliates
I Rzeszutek, XX Maurer-Alcalá, M Nowacki - Cellular and Molecular Life …, 2020 - Springer
Ciliates are a highly divergent group of unicellular eukaryotes with separate somatic and
germline genomes found in distinct dimorphic nuclei. This characteristic feature is tightly …
germline genomes found in distinct dimorphic nuclei. This characteristic feature is tightly …
A practical reference for studying meiosis in the model ciliate Tetrahymena thermophila
Meiosis is a critical cell division program that produces haploid gametes for sexual
reproduction. Abnormalities in meiosis are often causes of infertility and birth defects (eg …
reproduction. Abnormalities in meiosis are often causes of infertility and birth defects (eg …
[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive chromosome end remodeling during programmed DNA elimination
J Wang, GMB Veronezi, Y Kang, M Zagoskin… - Current Biology, 2020 - cell.com
Germline and somatic genomes are in general the same in a multicellular organism.
However, programmed DNA elimination leads to a reduced somatic genome compared to …
However, programmed DNA elimination leads to a reduced somatic genome compared to …