Complete mitochondrial genome of the dotted gizzard shad Konosirus punctatus (Teleostei, Clupeidae)

Mitochondrial DNA. 2012 Aug;23(4):295-7. doi: 10.3109/19401736.2012.674126. Epub 2012 Apr 4.

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial genome of the dotted gizzard shad Konosirus punctatus (Teleostei, Clupeidae) has been determined. The entire sequence is 16,706 bp in length, with a gene content (13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNAs and 1 control region) and organization similar to that observed in most other vertebrates. Overall base composition of the light strand was represented as 25.8% of A, 29.0% of C, 25.1% of T and 20.1% of G. With the exception of ND6 and eight tRNA genes, all other mitochondrial genes are encoded on the heavy strand. Tandem repeat sequences were observed in the control region, indicating a useful marker for population genetic studies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Base Composition
  • DNA, Mitochondrial / genetics
  • Fish Proteins / genetics
  • Fishes / classification
  • Fishes / genetics*
  • Gene Order
  • Genes, Mitochondrial
  • Genes, rRNA / genetics
  • Genome, Mitochondrial / genetics*
  • RNA, Transfer / genetics
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA / methods*
  • Tandem Repeat Sequences / genetics

Substances

  • DNA, Mitochondrial
  • Fish Proteins
  • RNA, Transfer