Min Wei

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Sarcocheilichthys sinensis sinensis (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae).

Abstract In this study, the total mitochondrial genome of Sarcocheilichthys sinensis sinensis (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) was firstly determined. The genome is 16,683 bases in length. It consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and 2 non-coding regions. The overall nucleotide composition of the H-strand of S. sinensis sinensis mitochondrial genome is A: 30.48%, G: 16.65%, T: 26.30% and C: 26.58%, respectively, with an Au2009+u2009T rich feature (56.78%). These results provide useful data to further study of the molecular systematics, species identification and conservation genetics.

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence ofSarcocheilichthys sinensis sinensis(Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae)

We determined the complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) sequence of Sarcocheilichthys nigripinnis by using long polymerase chain reaction method. The total length of S. nigripinnis mitogenome is 16,680 bp, including 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNAs, 2 ribosomal RNAs, and a noncoding control region. The overall base composition of S. nigripinnis is 26.36% for T, 26.67% for C, 30.07% for A, and 16.90% for G, with a slight AT bias of 56.43%.

Complete mitochondrial genome of Pseudorasbora elongata (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae): sequencing and analysis

Abstract In this study, the total mitochondrial genome sequence of Pseudorasbora elongata (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) was firstly determined. The genome is 16,587 bases in length. It consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and 2 non-coding regions. These results will contribute to the natural resources conservation and species identification of P. elongata.

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Margaritiana dahurica Middendorff.

Abstract In this study, the total mitochondrial genome of a freshwater pearl mussel Margaritiana dahurica Middendorff (Eulamellibranchia: Margaritanidae) was first determined. The genome is 16,112u2009bp in length. It consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and 1 HORF. The overall nucleotide composition of the H-strand of M. dahurica Middendorff mitochondrial genome is A: 37.85%, G: 13.22%, T: 23.74% and C: 25.19%, respectively, with an Au2009+u2009T rich feature (61.59%). These results provide useful information to further study of the molecular systematics, species identification and conservation genetics of M. dahurica Middendorff.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Hyriopsis cumingii (Unionoida: Unionidae): genome description and related phylogenetic analyses

Abstract Hyriopsis cumingii is a freshwater pearl mussel in china, easily identified by a big sail-like bulging at back edge of the mussel. In the present study, we reported the complete mitochondrial genome of H. cumingii. It was 16,958u2009bp in length, and it contained 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes. Besides, we conducted alignment with other two different individuals of H. cumingii and phylogenetic analysis with closely related species.

The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Microphysogobio tafangensis (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae)

Abstract In the present study, the total mitochondrial genome of Microphysogobio tafangensis (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) was determined. The full genome was 16,683u2009bp in length, which consisted of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and 2 non-coding regions. The nucleotide composition of M. tafangensis mitochondrial genome was A: 29.38%, G: 17.71%, T: 25. 47% and C: 27.44%.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Mongolian redfin, Chanodichthys mongolicus (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae): genome description and related phylogenetic analyses

Abstract Chanodichthys mongolicus is a ferocious carnivorous species in the family Cyprinidae, which has a high economic value in freshwater aquaculture species. In the present study, we report the complete mitochondrial genome of C. mongolicus, comparing with two different individuals of C. mongolicus and phylogenetic analysis with closely related species. The complete mitochondrial genome of C. mongolicus was 16,622u2009bp, and it contained 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, a control region (D-loop) and an L-strand replication origin (OL). It revealed that D-loop, ND4, ND5 and CYTB may be markers for studying conservation genetics and population genetics.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Pseudobagrus albomarginatus Rendhal: sequencing and analysis.

Abstract In this study, the total mitochondrial genome sequence of Pseudobagrus albomarginatus Rendhal was firstly sequenced and determined. The total genome is 16,533u2009bp in length. It consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes and two non-coding regions. The data presented herein would facilitate further investigations of phylogenetic relationships within Bagridae catfishes.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Parabotia fasciata (Cypriniformes: Cobitidae).

Abstract Parabotia fasciata is a small-sized benthopelagic fish species in the family Cobitidae. In the present study, we reported the complete mitochondrial genome of P fasciata. The complete mitochondrial genome of P. fasciata was 16,590u2009bp in length, which contained 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, a control region, and an L-strand replication origin (OL). Besides, its overall nucleotide base composition of mitogenome was 31.28% for A, 25.83% for T, 15.72% for G and 27.17% for C, as well as an AT content of 57.11%.

The complete mitochondrial genome of Leptobotia taeniaps (Cypriniformes: Cobitidae).

Abstract Leptobotia taeniaps is a small-sized benthopelagic fish species in the famally Cobitidae. In the present study, the complete mitochondrial genome of L. taeniaps was determined. The complete mitochondrial genome of L. taeniaps was 16,592u2009bp in length, containing 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, 13 protein-coding genes, a control region, and an L-strand replication origin (OL). Its overall nucleotide base composition of mitogenome was 31.08% for A, 15.95% for G, 24.98% for T and 27.99% for C, as well as an AT content of 56.06%.