Draft genome sequence of the quality control strain Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212

Area of Science:

• Microbiology
• Genomics
• Bacterial Pathogenesis

Background:

• Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 is a vancomycin-sensitive strain frequently utilized as a control in clinical and laboratory studies.
• Accurate genomic information is crucial for interpreting experimental results and understanding bacterial behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report the draft genome sequence and annotation of the Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 strain.
• To provide a foundational genomic resource for researchers using this strain.

Main Methods:

• Whole-genome sequencing was performed on Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212.
• Bioinformatic analysis was used for genome assembly and annotation.

Main Results:

• The draft genome size is 3,027,060 base pairs.
• The G+C content of the genome is 37.2%.
• The genome was assembled into 126 contigs (≥ 500 bp).

Conclusions:

• The availability of the draft genome sequence and annotation for Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 facilitates further research.
• This genomic data enhances the utility of ATCC 29212 as a reliable control strain in microbiology and infectious disease studies.