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Complete genome sequence of Anaerococcus prevotii type strain (PC1)
Standards in Genomic Sciences
|February 10, 2011
Summary
Anaerococcus prevotii, an anaerobic bacterium, has had its complete genome sequenced for the first time. This provides crucial insights into its phylogenetic placement within the
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Bacterial Taxonomy
Background:
- Anaerococcus prevotii is the type species of its genus, posing phylogenetic challenges due to its uncertain classification within the 'Peptostreptococcaceae' family.
- This obligate anaerobic coccus, typically found in clumps or tetrads, has been isolated from human clinical specimens, including plasma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the features of Anaerococcus prevotii.
- To present the complete genome sequence and annotation of a strain of A. prevotii.
- To contribute to the Genomic Encyclopedia of Bacteria and Archaea project.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of Anaerococcus prevotii.
- Bioinformatic analysis for genome annotation, identifying protein-coding and RNA genes.
Main Results:
- The complete genome sequence of Anaerococcus prevotii, spanning 1,998,633 bp (chromosome and one plasmid), has been determined.
- The genome contains 1852 protein-coding genes and 61 RNA genes.
- This marks the first completed genome sequence for a member of the Anaerococcus genus and the second for the 'Peptostreptococcaceae' family.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence provides a foundation for understanding the biology and evolutionary relationships of Anaerococcus prevotii.
- This work enhances the genomic representation of bacteria within the 'Peptostreptococcaceae' family.
Keywords:
ClostridialesFirmicutesGram-positiveanaerobiccoccoidhuman oral microfloranon-motilenon-sporulatingskin‘Peptostreptococcaceae’More Related Videos
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