Mitochondrial genomes of parasitic nematodes--progress and perspectives.

摘要: Mitochondria are subcellular organelles in which oxidative phosphorylation and other important biochemical functions take place within the cell. Within these is a mitochondrial (mt) genome, distinct from, but cooperates with, nuclear genome of Studying mt genomes has implications for various fundamental areas, including biochemistry, physiology molecular biology. Importantly, rich source markers population genetic systematic studies. To date, more than 696 have been sequenced range metazoan organisms. However, few from parasitic nematodes, despite their socioeconomic importance need investigations into areas such as nematode genetics, systematics ecology. In this article, we review knowledge recent progress genomics summarize applications gene to study systematics, epidemiology evolution key highlight some prospects opportunities future research.