Publications by authors named "Kang-Rae Kim"

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  • This study is the first to analyze the genome of a wild population, focusing on developing and applying microsatellite markers to understand genetic structure.
  • The genome assembly was high-quality, with 31,166 protein-coding genes identified, and revealed significant gene family expansions and contractions when compared to 10 other fish genomes.
  • Population genetic analysis of 120 individuals showed variations in genetic diversity, resulting in the identification of three distinct populations based on allele counts and heterozygosity.
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Yellow catfish is an important commercial fish species in South Korea. However, due to their current declines in its distribution area and population size, it is being released from hatchery populations into wild populations. Hatchery populations also produced from wild broodstocks are used for its captive breeding.

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is endemic to South Korea and inhabits small areas of the Namhangang, Bukhangang, and Imjingang Rivers in the Hangang River water system. Endemic species usually are more vulnerable than species with a wide distribution. Notably, there is a lack of basic conservation data for .

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  • - The study focuses on Persicaria maackiana, a medicinal plant known for its anti-diabetic properties, but lacking genomic data that limits further research.
  • - Researchers constructed a draft genome using advanced sequencing technologies, revealing 32,179 contigs, predicting over 64,000 protein-coding genes, and identifying numerous microsatellite markers.
  • - This work offers essential genomic resources, paving the way for future studies in areas like comparative genomics and population genetics of P. maackiana.
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  • - The study presents a comprehensive genomic analysis, generating a draft genome of 0.346 Gb with 2941 contigs, highlighting high quality through the identification of 1481 BUSCOs (91.76%).
  • - It includes predictions of 23,402 protein-coding genes and identifies 7481 shared orthogroups among species, placing the organism as a distant relative to another species with notable gene family changes.
  • - The study also identifies 30 polymorphic microsatellite markers with good genetic diversity, providing valuable resources for comparative genomics and future population research.
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, an endemic cyprinid fish species found exclusively in Korea, has been identified in only two tributaries of the Nakdong River. The species predominantly occupies the near-gravel bottom waters within shallow sections of the middle and lower reaches of the river, characterized by swift currents. is currently recognized as a critically endangered species due to its distinct habitat preference, as well as the negative impacts of stream dam development and water environment pollution.

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  • The study examines the genetic diversity and structure of the Korean endemic aucha perch using mitochondrial DNA data, which had previously received limited research attention compared to other aspects like egg development.
  • Results showed distinct populations grouped by river systems (Hangang, Nakdonggang, Geumgang, and southwest regions), indicating significant genetic differentiation among these populations.
  • The findings highlight the importance of conservation efforts, revealing that the translocated Yangyang Namdaechun Stream population originated from the Hangang River, and emphasizing the need for more research on these fish species to support their preservation.
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(family: Ranunculaceae) is a medicinally and economically important plant; however, gaps in taxonomic and species identification limit its practical applicability. This study aimed to sequence the chloroplast genome of from Republic of Korea. Chloroplast sequences were compared and analyzed among species.

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The black shinner Pseudopungtungia nigra Mori, 1935 is an endangered fish endemic to Korea. It lives in the narrow basin of the Geumgang River, Mangyeonggang River, and Ungcheoncheon Stream, which flow into the West Sea of Korea. One population of P.

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(Regel) Nakai ex T. Mori (1922), a species of the Polygonaceae family, is an annual plant widely distributed in Northeast Asia. We aimed to sequence the complete chloroplast genome of using Illumina HiSeq paired-end sequencing.

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This study is the first to report the complete 15,262 base pair mitochondrial genome of , consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region (D-loop). The overall base composition of the complete genome is A (29.87%), T (39.

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We report the first complete mitochondrial genome of , which consists of 17,038 bp harboring 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region (D-loop). The overall base composition of the complete genome is A (30.63%), C (28.

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We present the first report of the complete mitochondrial genome of , which consists of 16,613 base pairs harboring 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region (D-loop). The overall base composition of the complete genome is A (27.15%), C (27.

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This study is the first to research to report the complete 16,496 bp mitochondrial genome of , which consists of 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region (D-loop). The overall base composition of the complete genome is 27.26% A, 25.

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This study is the first to research report the complete 16,563 bp mitochondrial genome of , which consists of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and a control region (D-loop). The overall base composition of the complete genome is 31.0% A, 28.

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The complete mitogenome of was determined by next-generation sequencing. The . mitogenome was a circular 16,307 bp molecule that contained 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes, and one control region (D-loop).

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This study reports the complete mitochondrial genome of a (♀) × (♂) hybrid. The . (♀) × .

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is an endangered fish that is distributed across the Goheung Peninsula, South Korea. This is the first report of the complete mitochondrial genome of , which consists of 16,646 bp with 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region (D-loop). The overall base composition of the complete genome is A (29.

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In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Norwegian skates imported to Korea was sequenced with a circular molecule of 17,121 bp, which consisted of 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 2 ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region (D-loop). And among these sequences, 193 bp sequence in the D-loop of the genus suggested the possibility of being used as a genetic marker for classification of and species. The BI phylogenetic tree by using the nucleotide sequences of 13 PCGs from 15 available mitogenomes of family Rajidae confirmed also that Norwegian skates imported to Korea form a group with species with high branch value, and that this was a species of .

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The complete mitochondrial genome of the hybrid grouper (♀)× (♂) was obtained by next-generation sequencing. The mitochondrial genome was 16,499 bp long, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and a control region (D-loop). The overall base composition is 28.

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The complete mitochondrial genome of was sequenced using a specimen collected offshore in the East Sea. The genome includes 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 transfer RNA () genes, two ribosomal RNA () genes, and a control region (D-loop), with a total length of 16,060 bp. The overall nucleotide composition was 34.

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is an ascidian distributed on the coast of Geoje Island in Korea and found on rocks. The mitochondrial genome of consists of 15,181 bp with 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNAs, 23 transfer RNA genes. The overall base composition of the complete genome is 22.

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is an endangered freshwater fish from Korea with a limited distribution in the Nakdong River. Here, we determined the mitochondrial genome of , which consisted of 16,603 bp with 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region (D-loop). The overall base composition of the complete genome was 29.

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Background: Pseudobagrus brevicorpus is an endangered species in Korea. The development of genetic markers and genetic information regarding the populations of this species are needed to establish conservation strategies.

Objective: As part of the conservation of P.

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Atlanto-occipital assimilation is one of the most common osseous anomalies observed at the craniocervical junction. Most patients with atlas assimilation show no symptom, but some have neurological problems such as myelopathy that may require surgical treatment. Occipitocervical fusion may be required if atlato-occipital assimilation is accompanied by occipito-axial instability.

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