Functional Roles and Genomic Impact of Miniature Inverted-Repeat Transposable Elements (MITEs) in Prokaryotes.
Genes (Basel)
; 15(3)2024 03 03.
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ABSTRACT
Prokaryotic genomes are dynamic tapestries that are strongly influenced by mobile genetic elements (MGEs), including transposons (Tn's), plasmids, and bacteriophages. Of these, miniature inverted-repeat transposable elements (MITEs) are undoubtedly the least studied MGEs in bacteria and archaea. This review explores the diversity and distribution of MITEs in prokaryotes and describes what is known about their functional roles in the host and involvement in genomic plasticity and evolution.
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Elementos de DNA Transponíveis
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Genômica
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En
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Genes (Basel)
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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Estados Unidos