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Katherin Otálora

Universitat de BarcelonaORCID 0000-0003-0369-9745Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:statistical model· 3 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:genome assembly· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1 Organism:non-human primate· 1 Research Focus:phylogenetics / evolution· 1

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Laura BaldoiD· 3 shared Andreu RotgeriD· 2 shared Giacomo TavecchiaiD· 2 shared Jèssica Gómez‐GarridoiD· 2 shared Fernando CruziD· 1 shared Ignacio Sanchez Escudero· 1 shared Jean-Rémi TrottaiD· 1 shared Joan Lluís RieraiD· 1 shared

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GenomicsBMC GenomicsPeer-reviewedJul 21, 2025

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) of lizards: a first comprehensive characterization of beta-defensins, ovo-defensins and cathelicidins from the Balearic lizard Podarcis lilfordi and closely related Lacertidae species

Katherin Otálora, Jèssica Gómez‐Garrido, Laura Baldo

The paper characterizes antimicrobial peptides in lizards, identifying and comparing AMPs across species to understand their evolution and diversity.

3 citations

multiple speciesstatistical model

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GenomicsEcology and EvolutionPeer-reviewedMay 1, 2024

Population genetics and phylogeographic history of the insular lizard Podarcis lilfordi (Gunther, 1874) from the Balearic Islands based on genome-wide polymorphic data

Katherin Otálora, Joan Lluís Riera, Giacomo Tavecchia…·Laura Baldo

The paper analyzes genome-wide polymorphic data from the Balearic lizard Podarcis lilfordi to explore its population genetics and phylogeographic history, finding well-differentiated populations and evidence of origin in Mallorca.

3 citations

whole-genome sequencingstatistical model

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GenomicsDNA ResearchPeer-reviewedMay 3, 2023

Chromosome-level genome assembly of Lilford's wall lizard, Podarcis lilfordi (Gunther, 1874) from the Balearic Islands (Spain)

Jèssica Gómez‐Garrido, Fernando Cruz, Tyler Alioto…·Laura Baldo

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly for Podarcis lilfordi, revealing genomic features and similarities with a related species.

13 citations

non-human primatewhole-genome sequencing

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