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Published on: June 14, 2024
Complete genome sequence of hyperthermophilic archaeon Thermococcus sp. ES1
Jong-Hyun Jung1, You-Tae Kim2, Eun-Jung Jeon2
1Graduate School of Biotechnology and Institute of Life Science and Resources, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 446-701, Republic of Korea; Department of Biotechnology, Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Jeongeup 580-185, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Thermococcus sp. strain ES1 is an anaerobic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a hydrothermal vent that catabolizes sugars and peptides and produces H2S from S°, H2, acetate and CO2 as its primary metabolites. We present the complete genome sequence of this strain (1,957,742bp) with a focus on its substrate utilization and metabolite production capabilities. The sequence will contribute to the development of heterotrophic archaea for bioenergy production and biogeochemical modeling in hydrothermal environments.
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