Characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite markers in the Chinese tree shrew ( 
            <i>Tupaia belangeri chinensis</i> )

Liu, X. H.; Yao, Yong-Gang

doi:10.3724/sp.j.1141.2013.e02e62

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“…DNA was extracted from T. longipes tissue biopsy samples from 116 individuals following a HotSHOT extraction protocol [63]. All samples were genotyped using microsatellite (msat) primers described by Munshi-South and Wilkinson [64], and Liu and Yao [65]. Out of 14 available primers, only eight msat loci were applicable on the T. longipes samples used in this study (Additional file 1, Table S1).…”

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Dispersal and genetic structure in a tropical small mammal, the Bornean tree shrew (Tupaia longipes), in a fragmented landscape along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysia

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Background: Constraints in migratory capabilities, such as the disruption of gene flow and genetic connectivity caused by habitat fragmentation, are known to affect genetic diversity and the long-term persistence of populations. Although negative population trends due to ongoing forest loss are widespread, the consequence of habitat fragmentation on genetic diversity, gene flow and genetic structure has rarely been investigated in Bornean small mammals. To fill this gap in knowledge, we used nuclear and mitochondrial DNA markers to assess genetic diversity, gene flow and the genetic structure in the Bornean tree shrew, Tupaia longipes, that inhabits forest fragments of the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Sabah. Furthermore, we used these markers to assess dispersal regimes in male and female T. longipes. Results: In addition to the Kinabatangan River, a known barrier for dispersal in tree shrews, the heterogeneous landscape along the riverbanks affected the genetic structure in this species. Specifically, while in larger connected forest fragments along the northern riverbank genetic connectivity was relatively undisturbed, patterns of genetic differentiation and the distribution of mitochondrial haplotypes in a local scale indicated reduced migration on the strongly fragmented southern riverside. Especially, oil palm plantations seem to negatively affect dispersal in T. longipes. Clear sex-biased dispersal was not detected based on relatedness, assignment tests, and haplotype diversity. Conclusion: This study revealed the importance of landscape connectivity to maintain migration and gene flow between fragmented populations, and to ensure the long-term persistence of species in anthropogenically disturbed landscapes.

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Section: Molecular Methodologymentioning

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Dispersal and genetic structure in a tropical small mammal, the Bornean tree shrew (Tupaia longipes), in a fragmented landscape along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysia

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“…Genetic diversity is an important basis for evaluating the status of population resources, which plays an important role in adaptations to habitat changes and maintenance of long-term survival and evolution (Freeland et al 2011;Liu and Yao 2013;Liu et al 2017). Invasive bivalves and Pomacea snails are typically r-selected species, which means they are adapted to colonize a wide range of aquatic environments and exhibit high fecundity, rapid growth, and broad physiological tolerances to several abiotic factors.…”

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Phylogeographic patterns and demographic history of Pomacea canaliculata and Pomacea maculata from different countries (Ampullariidae, Gastropoda, Mollusca)

Liu¹,

Zhou²,

Ouyang³

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Invasive species of Pomacea snails are of growing concern when it comes to the conservation of global biodiversity. Pomacea canaliculata has been listed among the world’s 100 worst invasive species. In this work, phylogeographic patterns and the demographic history of P. canaliculata and P. maculata from different countries were analyzed using mtDNA cytochrome c oxidase subunit-I (COI) sequences. The results showed that P. canaliculata and P. maculata had high genetic diversity, significant genetic differentiation, limited gene flow and stable population dynamics among different countries. Genetic diversity of P. canaliculata was higher than P. maculata. Our study will also provide important information for the effective prevention and control of the spread of Pomacea snails.

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“…In addition, high genetic diversity within T. belangeri is also observed [ 1 ]. Moreover, genetic variation was also noticed within T. belangeri chinensis [ 4 ]. Although the tree shrew shows potential as animal model, genetic instability should be carefully considered during evaluation of experimental results.…”

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Tree Shrew as an Emerging Small Animal Model for Human Viral Infection: A Recent Overview

Kayesh

Sanada

Kohara

et al. 2021

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Viral infection is a global public health threat causing millions of deaths. A suitable small animal model is essential for viral pathogenesis and host response studies that could be used in antiviral and vaccine development. The tree shrew (Tupaia belangeri or Tupaia belangeri chinenesis), a squirrel-like non-primate small mammal in the Tupaiidae family, has been reported to be susceptible to important human viral pathogens, including hepatitis viruses (e.g., HBV, HCV), respiratory viruses (influenza viruses, SARS-CoV-2, human adenovirus B), arboviruses (Zika virus and dengue virus), and other viruses (e.g., herpes simplex virus, etc.). The pathogenesis of these viruses is not fully understood due to the lack of an economically feasible suitable small animal model mimicking natural infection of human diseases. The tree shrew model significantly contributes towards a better understanding of the infection and pathogenesis of these important human pathogens, highlighting its potential to be used as a viable viral infection model of human viruses. Therefore, in this review, we summarize updates regarding human viral infection in the tree shrew model, which highlights the potential of the tree shrew to be utilized for human viral infection and pathogenesis studies.

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Characterization of 12 polymorphic microsatellite markers in the Chinese tree shrew ( Tupaia belangeri chinensis )

Cited by 22 publications

References 30 publications

Dispersal and genetic structure in a tropical small mammal, the Bornean tree shrew (Tupaia longipes), in a fragmented landscape along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysia

Dispersal and genetic structure in a tropical small mammal, the Bornean tree shrew (Tupaia longipes), in a fragmented landscape along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysia

Phylogeographic patterns and demographic history of Pomacea canaliculata and Pomacea maculata from different countries (Ampullariidae, Gastropoda, Mollusca)

Tree Shrew as an Emerging Small Animal Model for Human Viral Infection: A Recent Overview

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