I elements are Class 1 transposons.
They are widespread in animals, plants, fungi and some other eukaryotes. Upon insertion, they create a variable bp Target site duplication (TSD).
ORF1: ORF1 protein
Function: Guides mRNA/RT complex back into nucleus
Protein motifs: CCHC
APE: Apurinic endonuclease
Function:
Protein motifs:
RT: Reverse transcriptase
Function: Reverse transcription of mRNA to DNA, core motif is relatively variable (FY)(IAMV)DD
Protein motifs: YVDD
RH: RNAse H
Function:
Protein motifs: DEDD
polyA: Poly-A tail
Function: Result of reverse transcription of mRNA. Sometimes, it is not a poly-A (weird stuff)
Protein motifs:
Taxonomic group | Total elements |
---|---|
ANIMALIA | 1 |
FUNGI | 210 |
JEH | 1 |
POD | 1 |