Small sense and antisense RNAs derived from a telomeric retroposon family in Giardia intestinalis

Eukaryot Cell. 2005 Jun;4(6):1155-7. doi: 10.1128/EC.4.6.1155-1157.2005.

Abstract

Sequencing of a library of small RNAs from Giardia intestinalis identified a novel class of small sense and antisense RNAs homologous to the retroposon family GilT/Genie1 that is located at certain telomeres. These small RNAs may contribute to silencing GilT expression via the RNA interference pathway.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Giardia / genetics*
  • RNA, Antisense / genetics*
  • RNA, Protozoan / genetics*
  • RNA, Small Cytoplasmic / genetics
  • RNA, Small Nuclear / genetics
  • Retroelements / genetics*
  • Telomere / genetics*

Substances

  • RNA, Antisense
  • RNA, Protozoan
  • RNA, Small Cytoplasmic
  • RNA, Small Nuclear
  • Retroelements