Differential spreading of microsatellites in holocentric chromosomes of Chagas disease vectors: genomic and evolutionary implications

Panzera Arballo, Francisco - Cuadrado, Ángeles - Mora, Pablo - Palomeque, Teresa - Lorite, Pedro - Pita Mimbacas, Sebastián

Resumen:

This study analyzed microsatellite distribution in the holocentric chromosomes of Triatominae, Chagas disease vectors. Using a non-denaturing FISH technique, 16 microsatellites were examined across 25 species from the Triatomini and Rhodniini tribes. Three hybridization patterns emerged: strong signals in specific regions, dispersed signals based on microsatellite abundance and the absence of signals in certain regions or chromosomes. Rhodniini had weak and scattered signals, indicating low microsatellite abundance, while Triatomini showed diverse and abundant patterns, suggesting their significance in genomes. Particularly, all Triatomini species exhibited a high abundance of GATA repeats in the Y chromosome, unlike Rhodniini. This suggests the ancestral trait is specific to Triatomini. The study provides insights into microsatellite composition and distribution in Triatominae genomes, shedding light on their evolutionary processes and relationships with other reduviid groups.


Detalles Bibliográficos
2023
Chromosome evolution
Holocentric chromosomes
Microsatellites
Non-denaturing fluorescence in situ hybridization
Repetitive DNA sequences
Triatominae
Inglés
Universidad de la República
COLIBRI
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12008/43280
Acceso abierto
Licencia Creative Commons Atribución (CC - By 4.0)