Identification and Characterization of Rhizot, a Novel LTR Retrotransposon of Rhizopus oryzae and R. delemar

Ayumi ABE; Kozo ASANO; Teruo SONE

doi:10.1271/bbb.90017

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Identification and Characterization of Rhizot, a Novel LTR Retrotransposon of Rhizopus oryzae and R. delemar

Ayumi ABE, Kozo ASANO, Teruo SONE

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Keywords: Rhizopus, retrotransposon, oxidative stress

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Article ID: 90017

DOI https://doi.org/10.1271/bbb.90017

The final version of this article is now available: Vol. 73 (2009) , No. 8 p.1860

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Abstract

A novel retrotransposon Rhizot was identified in Rhizopus oryzae and R. delemar. Rhizot has a unique structure that consists of a pol ORF similar to non-LTR (long terminal repeat) retorotransposons between two LTRs. Rhizot was distributed in all Rhizopus species tested. The Rhizot pol gene was transcribed in the liquid culture, and was induced by UV and oxidative stress.

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