Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of the Indian clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa).

ABSTRACT: The complete mitochondrial genome of sequence 16,859?bp of Indian clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) has been sequenced using next generation sequencing technology Torrent ^PGM platform. The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of clouded leopard consists of 13 protein-coding, 22 tRNA, and two rRNA genes and a control region (CR). The mitochondrial genome is relatively similar to other felid mitochondrial genomes with respect to gene arrangement, composition, tRNA structures and skews of AT/GC bases to be typical of those reported for other mammals. The nucleotide composition of the genome shows that there is more A-T% than G-C% on the positive strand as revealed by positive AT and CG skews. The base composition of the mitochondrial genome of clouded leopard is as follows: A, 5362?bp (31.8%); C, 4560bp (27.0%); G, 2475?bp (14.6%); T, 4462?bp (26.4%). Most of the genes have ATG initiation codons, except ND1, ND2, ND3, ND4, ND6, and CYTB (ATA start codon).

SUBMITTER: Tabasum W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7800050 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature