Xenopus Cytogenetics and Chromosomal Evolution
Language English Country Switzerland Media print-electronic
Document type Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
PubMed
26022679
DOI
10.1159/000406550
PII: 000406550
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Chromosomes genetics ultrastructure MeSH
- Diploidy MeSH
- Species Specificity MeSH
- Genetic Markers MeSH
- Genome MeSH
- Chromosome Painting MeSH
- Chromosome Mapping MeSH
- Evolution, Molecular * MeSH
- Oocytes ultrastructure MeSH
- Polymorphism, Genetic MeSH
- Synteny genetics MeSH
- Tandem Repeat Sequences MeSH
- Tetraploidy MeSH
- Genetic Speciation * MeSH
- Xenopus laevis genetics MeSH
- Xenopus classification genetics MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Comparative Study MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Genetic Markers MeSH
The genus Xenopus represents important model organisms in the field of developmental biology and chromosomal evolution. Developmental processes are tightly coupled with the analysis of gene function via genetic linkage and mapping. Cytogenetic techniques such as chromosome banding or FISH are essential tools for the determination of gene position and subsequently for the construction of linkage and physical maps. Here, we present a summary of key achievements in X. tropicalis and X. laevis cytogenetics with emphasis on the gene localization to chromosomes. The second part of this review is focused on the chromosomal evolution regarding both above-mentioned species. With respect to methodology, hybridization techniques such as FISH and chromosome-specific painting FISH are highlighted.
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