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Complete Genome Sequence of Staphylococcus epidermidis 1457
Madeline R Galac1, Jason Stam1, Rosslyn Maybank1
1Multidrug-Resistant Organism Repository and Surveillance Network (MRSN), Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
Genome Announcements
|June 3, 2017
Summary
The whole-genome sequence of *Staphylococcus epidermidis* 1457 was determined. This common strain, vital for biofilm research, has 2,277 protein-coding genes and 81 RNAs.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
Background:
- *Staphylococcus epidermidis* 1457 is a widely used strain in biofilm research.
- This strain is amenable to genetic manipulation, making it valuable for experimental studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the whole-genome sequence of *Staphylococcus epidermidis* 1457.
- To provide a genomic resource for future biofilm and genetic manipulation research.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of *Staphylococcus epidermidis* 1457.
- Bioinformatic analysis of the resulting genomic data.
Main Results:
- The complete genome sequence of *Staphylococcus epidermidis* 1457 was determined.
- The genome comprises 2,277 protein-coding genes and 81 RNAs.
- The genome size is 2.4 Mb, including its plasmid.
Conclusions:
- The availability of the *Staphylococcus epidermidis* 1457 genome sequence facilitates further research.
- This genomic data will support studies on biofilm formation and genetic engineering in this important bacterial species.
