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Mulan: multiple-sequence local alignment and visualization for studying function and evolution.

Ivan Ovcharenko1, Gabriela G Loots, Belinda M Giardine

  • 1Energy, Environment, Biology and Institutional Computing, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550, USA. ovcharenko1@llnl.gov

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|December 14, 2004
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Mulan is a novel tool for comparing multiple vertebrate genome sequences to find conserved functional elements. It aids in understanding evolutionary relationships and identifying regulatory elements across species.

Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Evolutionary Biology

Background:

  • Multiple-sequence alignment is crucial for phylogenetic analysis, gene annotation, and regulatory element discovery.
  • The increasing availability of vertebrate genome sequences necessitates efficient comparison tools for biological research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce Mulan, a novel method and network server for comparing multiple genome sequences.
  • Identify functional elements conserved across evolutionary time using draft and finished-quality sequences.

Main Methods:

  • Utilize TBA multi-aligner for rapid local sequence conservation identification.
  • Employ multiTF program to detect conserved transcription factor binding sites in multiple alignments.
  • Integrate with GALA database for dynamic alignment generation and annotation data overlay.

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Main Results:

  • Mulan computes local multiple alignments, accurately representing genomic rearrangements.
  • Interactive parameter modification allows differential prediction of conserved regions.
  • Demonstrated utility through comparative analysis of the GATA3 gene locus, revealing avian-specific conservation patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Mulan provides an effective platform for identifying conserved functional elements in vertebrate genomes.
  • The tool facilitates deeper insights into evolutionary processes and gene regulation.
  • Mulan aids in discovering novel biological insights, such as the evolution of avian genomes.