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Genome sequence of the human-pathogenic bacterium Vibrio vulnificus type strain ATCC 27562

Zhaoyun Li1, Huihong Chen, Xianjun Chen

  • 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Central Hospital of Taizhou City, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China.

Journal of Bacteriology
|December 5, 2012
PubMed

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This study presents the draft genome sequence of Vibrio vulnificus ATCC 27562, the first isolated strain. Understanding this pathogen

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Vibrio vulnificus is a significant human pathogen.
  • It shares characteristics with other Vibrio species like Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
  • Vibrio vulnificus is a Gram-negative, curved, motile, rod-shaped bacterium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the draft genome sequence of the Vibrio vulnificus type strain, ATCC 27562.
  • To provide genomic data for the first isolated Vibrio vulnificus strain.
  • To facilitate further research into Vibrio vulnificus pathogenesis and evolution.

Main Methods:

  • Genome sequencing of Vibrio vulnificus ATCC 27562.
  • Bioinformatic analysis of the draft genome sequence.

Main Results:

  • The draft genome sequence of Vibrio vulnificus ATCC 27562 has been generated.
  • This represents the genomic data for the type strain and the first isolated strain.

Conclusions:

  • The availability of the Vibrio vulnificus ATCC 27562 genome sequence is a valuable resource.
  • This genomic information will aid in understanding the bacterium's biology and pathogenicity.
  • Further studies can leverage this data to develop targeted interventions.

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