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Draft Genome Sequence of Type Strain Streptococcus gordonii ATCC 10558
Louise H Rasmussen1, Rimtas Dargis2, Jens Jørgen Christensen3
1Department of Clinical Microbiology, Slagelse Hospital, Slagelse, Denmark Department for Science and Environment, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark.
Genome Announcements
|February 20, 2016
Summary
This study presents the genome sequence of Streptococcus gordonii ATCC 10558(T), a bacterium linked to infective endocarditis. Understanding this genome aids research into the disease
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Streptococcus gordonii ATCC 10558(T) is a bacterium isolated from an infective endocarditis patient.
- It was designated as a type strain in 1989.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generate the draft genome sequence of Streptococcus gordonii ATCC 10558(T).
- To provide genomic data for studying the pathogenesis of infective endocarditis.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of Streptococcus gordonii ATCC 10558(T).
Main Results:
- A 2,154,510-bp draft genome sequence of Streptococcus gordonii ATCC 10558(T) was obtained.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence of S. gordonii ATCC 10558(T) will advance understanding of infective endocarditis pathogenesis.
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