Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of northeastern sika deer (Cervus nippon hortulorum)

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial genome of the northeastern sika deer, Cervus nippon hortulorum, was determined by accurate polymerase chain reaction. The entire genome is 16,434 bp in length and contains 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes and 1 control region, all of which are arranged in a typical vertebrate manner. The overall base composition of the northeastern sika deer’s mitochondrial genome is 33.3% of A, 24.5% of C, 28.7% of T and 13.5% of G. A termination associated sequence and several conserved central sequence block domains were discovered within the control region.

• Cervus nippon hortulorm
• mitogenome
• sika deer

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

We would also like to thank National 863 Program of China (No. 2011AA100603), Science and Technology Commission, Jilin (No. 20126-2514) for this research.