This dataset reports discovery and initial comparative analysis of 88 presumptive microRNA (miRNA) sequences from the stable fly, obtained using high-throughput sequencing of small RNAs. The majority of stable fly miRNAs were 22-23 nucleotides (nt) in length. Many miRNAs were arthropod specific, and several mature miRNA sequences showed greater sequence identity to miRNAs from other blood-feeding dipterans such as mosquitoes rather than to Drosophilids. This initial step in characterizing the stable fly microRNAome provides a basis for further analyses of life stage-specific and tissue-specific expression to elucidate their functional roles in stable fly biology.
The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.), is a serious ectoparasite affecting animal production and health of both animals and humans. Stable fly control relies largely on chemical insecticides; however, the development of insecticide resistance as well as environmental considerations requires continued discovery research to develop novel control technologies. MicroRNAs are a class of short noncoding RNAs that have been shown to be important regulators of gene expression across a wide variety of organisms, and may provide an innovative approach with regard to development of safer more targeted control technologies.
- Table 1. miRNAs identified in pooled life stages of the stable fly S. calcitrans and corresponding miRBase 18 entrieshtml
miRNAs identified in pooled life stages of the stable fly S. calcitran. and...
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Modified | 2021-11-04 |
Release Date | 2015-09-10 |
Identifier | 1021cb9a-6acd-46e8-a63a-940f9e435f1d |
Publisher | Journal of Medical Entomology |
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory, Kerrville, TX 780280-09184 |
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Contact Name | Temeyer, Kevin B. |
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Public Access Level | Public |
Program Code | 005:040 - Department of Agriculture - National Research |
Bureau Code | 005:18 - Agricultural Research Service |