Genome sequence of Aerococcus viridans LL1
Nan Qin1, Beiwen Zheng, Fengling Yang
1State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Journal of Bacteriology
|July 21, 2012
Summary
Aerococcus viridans, a Gram-positive bacterium, was isolated from indoor dust. Its genome sequence was determined, providing insights into this airborne organism found in clinical environments.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Aerococcus viridans is a catalase-negative, Gram-positive bacterium.
- This airborne organism is frequently detected in hospital environments and clinical samples.
- Its presence in indoor dust highlights potential exposure routes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize Aerococcus viridans strain LL1 isolated from indoor dust.
- To generate a draft genome sequence for A. viridans strain LL1.
- To provide genomic data for understanding the distribution and characteristics of A. viridans.
Main Methods:
- Isolation of Aerococcus viridans strain LL1 from indoor dust samples.
- Whole-genome sequencing of the isolated strain.
- Bioinformatic analysis of the resulting genome sequence data.
Main Results:
- A draft genome sequence for A. viridans strain LL1 was successfully prepared.
- The genome consists of 31 contigs with a total length of 1,994,039 base pairs.
- The GC content of the genome was determined to be 39.42%.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence of A. viridans strain LL1 provides a valuable resource for further research.
- This genomic data can aid in understanding the bacterium's adaptation to airborne environments.
- Further studies can explore the clinical relevance and pathogenic potential of this strain.
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