Complete Genome Assembly of Enterococcus faecalis 29212, a Laboratory Reference Strain

Area of Science:

• Microbiology
• Genomics
• Bacterial Pathogenesis

Background:

• Enterococcus faecalis is a Gram-positive coccus.
• It exists as a commensal organism and a pathogen causing diseases, notably endocarditis.
• The ATCC 29212 strain is a widely utilized reference in laboratory settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To perform whole-genome sequencing of Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212.
• To achieve a "finished" annotated genome assembly for this reference strain.

Main Methods:

• Whole-genome sequencing was performed on E. faecalis ATCC 29212.
• Bioinformatic analysis was used for genome annotation.
• The resulting assembly was characterized as "finished".

Main Results:

• A complete genome sequence for E. faecalis ATCC 29212 was obtained.
• The annotated genome assembly measures approximately 3 Mb.
• The sequencing provides a high-quality reference dataset.

Conclusions:

• The finished genome sequence of E. faecalis ATCC 29212 is now available.
• This resource facilitates further research into E. faecalis biology and pathogenesis.
• It supports studies on antibiotic resistance and virulence factors.