The chromosome-scale genome of the raccoon dog: Insights into its evolutionary characteristics
Tianming Lan, Haimeng Li, Shangchen Yang, Minhui Shi, Lei Han, Sunil Kumar Sahu, Yaxian Lu, Jiangang Wang, Mengchao Zhou, Hui Liu, Junxuan Huang, Qing Wang, Yixin Zhu, Lı Wang, Yanchun Xu, Chuyu Lin, Huan Liu, Zhijun Hou
Abstract
genes may explain their high reproductivity. Enriched GO terms in energy metabolism and positively selected immune genes were speculated to be closely related to the diverse immune system of raccoon dogs. In addition, we found that several expanded gene families and positively selected genes related to lipid metabolism and insulin resistance may contribute to winter sleep of the raccoon dog. This high-quality genome provides a valuable resource for understanding the evolutionary characteristics of this species.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyRaccoon DogsGeneGenomeForagingGeneticsZoologyEcologyAquaculture disease management and microbiotaCancer-related molecular mechanisms researchAntimicrobial Peptides and Activities