Genomic and Population-Level Effects of Gene Conversion in Caenorhabditis Paralogs

Genomic and Population-Level Effects of Gene Conversion in Caenorhabditis Paralogs

Interlocus gene conversion, the nonreciprocal exchange of genetic material between genes, is facilitated by high levels of sequence identity between DNA sequences and has the dual effect of homogenizing intergenic sequences while increasing intragenic variation. Gene conversion can have important co...

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Main Authors: Vaishali Katju, Ulfar Bergthorsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-12-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
Caenorhabditis
conversion tract
ectopic gene conversion
ftr-1
fog-2
gene duplication
interlocus gene conversion
paralogs
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/1/3/452/

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