Identification and Characterization of LINE and SINE Retrotransposons in the African Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris, Erinaceidae) and Their Association with 3D Genome Organization and Gene Expression
This study provides a genome-wide perspective on LINE and SINE distribution, methylation patterns, and potential regulatory roles in <i>A. albiventris</i>. While not establishing a direct causal link, the findings suggest that TEs may influence gene expression associated with spine development, offering a basis for future functional studies.
Authors
- Fengtang Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3573-2354)
- Libo Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4703-9220)
- Mengyuan Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8863-7142)
- Jianing Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2547-4344)
- Nannan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9689-2562)
- Haipeng Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1912-7143)
- Jiebin Zhou
Institutions
- Shandong University of Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Genes
- Published
- 2025-03-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/genes16040397
- Primary Topic
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China