Mitochondrial Genomes of the American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) Isolated from Horses in the Midwestern United States.
Abstract: Here, we report two complete and three partial mitochondrial genome sequences of Dermacentor variabilis specimens collected from horses in the United States. The complete genomes are 14,837 bp long and contain 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 22 tRNA genes. The sequences have been deposited under GenBank accession numbers ON052120 to ON052124.
Publication Date: 2022-12-21 PubMed ID: 36541790PubMed Central: PMC9872707DOI: 10.1128/mra.00330-22Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article is about the study of two complete and three partial mitochondrial genome sequences of the American Dog Tick, specifically those collected from horses in the Midwestern United States.
Research Methodology and Findings
In this research, the authors isolated specimens of the American Dog Tick, also known as Dermacentor variabilis, from horses. From this group of ticks, they were able to sequence two complete mitochondrial genomes and three partial mitochondrial sequences.
- The scientists recorded the complete mitochondrial genomes to be 14,837 base pairs (bp) long.
- Within each sequence, they identified 13 protein-coding genes. These are genes that directly contribute to the production of proteins, the fundamental building blocks of cells.
- Apart from the protein-coding genes, they also discovered 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes. Ribosomal RNAs are key components of the protein synthesis machinery within cells.
- They also found 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes. These play crucial roles in the synthesis of proteins by linking specific amino acids to their corresponding mRNA codons.
Deposition of Genome Sequences
All the genome sequences acquired through the research have been deposited under GenBank accession numbers ON052120 to ON052124. GenBank is a publicly accessible database that collects all publicly available nucleotide sequences and their protein translations.
- The deposition of these genome sequences indicates that they are now made publicly available for further study by other researchers in the field.
- This can lead to more comprehensive studies on the species or facilitate comparative studies with other species.
- Finally, the availability of these sequences contributes to the general understanding of the genetic makeup and potential functional aspects of the American Dog Tick.
Cite This Article
APA
Reynolds S, Hedberg M, Herrin B, Jesudoss Chelladurai JRJ.
(2022).
Mitochondrial Genomes of the American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) Isolated from Horses in the Midwestern United States.
Microbiol Resour Announc, 12(1), e0033022.
https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00330-22 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, Kansas, USA.
- Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, Kansas, USA.
- Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, Kansas, USA.
- Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, Kansas, USA.
Grant Funding
- 2020 cycle / National Center for Veterinary Parasitology (NCVP)
- Start-up funds / KSU | College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University (Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine)
Conflict of Interest Statement
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Citations
This article has been cited 2 times.- Cassens J, Villalta M, Aguirre S, Ecklund L, Stenger T, Abdi I, Venigalla S, Shiffman E, Bastug K, Thielen BK, Faulk C. The genome of the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis). G3 (Bethesda) 2025 Aug 6;15(8).
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