Functional Characterization of Cadmium Resistance Genes in Paecilomyces lilacinus

FangMei Wang's dataset contains genomic data from a study of cadmium resistance mechanisms in the filamentous fungus Paecilomyces lilacinus. The data was generated using high-throughput Illumina HiSeq sequencing and bioinformatics analysis to identify differentially expressed genes. It was last updated on May 14, 2026, and is shared under a CC-BY-4.0 license.

Use Cases

• Identify cadmium-resistant gene candidates based on differential expression analysis mentioned in the description
• Analyze associated signaling pathways for functional interpretation as described in the methods
• Design genetic modification strategies (e.g., siRNA interference) based on the highlighted novel genes
• Study microbial adaptation to heavy metal contamination in soil environments as described in the introduction

Strengths

• Data is derived from high-throughput Illumina HiSeq sequencing, a standard method for gene expression analysis
• The dataset is focused on novel cadmium-resistant genes, offering specific insights into heavy metal tolerance
• The dataset is 21.6 MB in size, indicating a focused and manageable data volume for analysis

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale modeling

Provenance

Source

FangMei Wang via figshare

Collection Method

High-throughput Illumina HiSeq sequencing and bioinformatics analysis

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 14:06:06; freshness should be verified

Geography

Likely relates to the Xiangjiang River Basin, China, as mentioned in the introduction