The genomes and transposable elements in plants: are they friends or foes?

Transposable elements (TEs) are mobile genetic elements that are present in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The ubiquity and abundance of these self-replicating entities, bereft of cellular function, had earned them the label of ‘genomic parasites’. However, the status of TEs has been revised, with ampl...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inGenes & genomics Vol. 39; no. 4; pp. 359 - 370
Main Author Kim, Nam-Soo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Seoul The Genetics Society of Korea 01.04.2017
Springer Nature B.V
한국유전학회
Subjects
Animal Genetics and Genomics
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Eukaryotes
Evolution
Gene regulation
Genetic diversity
Genomes
Human Genetics
Life Sciences
Microbial Genetics and Genomics
Parasites
Plant Genetics and Genomics
Prokaryotes
Review
생물학
Genetic diversity
Genome evolution
TE exaptation
Gene regulation
Transposable elements
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:Transposable elements (TEs) are mobile genetic elements that are present in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The ubiquity and abundance of these self-replicating entities, bereft of cellular function, had earned them the label of ‘genomic parasites’. However, the status of TEs has been revised, with ample genomic and biological evidence now portraying them as “genomic gold”. They are perceived as a major participant in the evolution of species. This review addresses the classification of TEs as well as their role and significance in the evolution of genomes, genetic diversity, gene regulation, and exaptation of contemporary species of the plant and animal kingdoms.
Bibliography:G704-000317.2017.39.4.003
ISSN:1976-9571
2092-9293
DOI:10.1007/s13258-017-0522-y