Microsatellite DNA library for Caiman latirostris.
New genetic markers were characterized for the broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) by constructing libraries enriched for microsatellite DNA. Construction and characterization of these libraries are described in the present study. One microsatellite marker was developed from a (ACC-TGG)(n)enriched microsatellite DNA library, and 12 microsatellite markers were developed from a (AC-TG)(n)enriched microsatellite DNA library. These markers were tested in wild-caught animals, and these tests resulted in ten new polymorphic microsatellites for C. latirostris.
Zucoloto
Rodrigo Barban
RB
Centro de Energia Nuclear na Agricultura/USP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, 13400-970, Brasil.
Verdade
Luciano Martins
LM
Coutinho
Luiz Lehmann
LL
D000489:Alligators and Crocodiles / Q000235:genetics*; D000818:Animals; D003001:Cloning, Molecular; D005260:Female; D015723:Gene Library; D008297:Male; D018895:Microsatellite Repeats / Q000235:genetics*