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Complete Genome Assembly of Corynebacterium sp. Strain ATCC 6931
H E Daligault1, K W Davenport1, T D Minogue2
1Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA.
Genome Announcements
|October 25, 2014
Summary
This study presents the genome assembly for Corynebacterium sp. ATCC 6931, a type strain within a genus containing both beneficial and pathogenic bacteria. This provides a valuable resource for understanding Corynebacterium diversity.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Bacterial Pathogenesis
Background:
- The genus Corynebacterium includes the well-known pathogen *Corynebacterium diphtheriae*.
- However, the genus also comprises numerous commensal, nonpathogenic, and opportunistic species.
- Understanding the genomic diversity within Corynebacterium is crucial for both clinical and ecological perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide the genome assembly of the type strain *Corynebacterium* sp. ATCC 6931 (NCTC 1914).
- To establish a genomic resource for comparative studies within the *Corynebacterium* genus.
- To facilitate research into the evolutionary and functional genomics of this bacterial group.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of *Corynebacterium* sp. ATCC 6931.
- Scaffolded assembly of the resulting genomic data.
- Deposition of the genome assembly into GenBank for public access.
Main Results:
- A 2.47-megabase (Mb) scaffolded genome assembly was generated.
- The assembly is available under GenBank accession number CP008913.
- This represents the first high-quality genome sequence for this specific type strain.
Conclusions:
- The availability of the *Corynebacterium* sp. ATCC 6931 genome assembly enhances our understanding of the genus.
- This genomic data serves as a foundation for future research on *Corynebacterium* species.
- It aids in distinguishing pathogenic from nonpathogenic members and exploring their ecological roles.
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