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Complete Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium stephanolepidis
Hanako Fukano1, Mitsunori Yoshida1, Yukie Katayama2
1Department of Mycobacteriology, Leprosy Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan.
Genome Announcements
|August 19, 2017
Summary
The genome of Mycobacterium stephanolepidis, a fish pathogen, was fully sequenced. This provides crucial data for understanding its evolution and relationship to other Mycobacterium species.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Aquatic Animal Health
Background:
- Mycobacterium stephanolepidis is a fish pathogen closely related to Mycobacterium chelonae.
- This species is isolated from marine teleost fish, specifically Stephanolepis cirrhifer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the complete genome sequence of Mycobacterium stephanolepidis.
- To provide essential data for future phylogenetic and comparative genome studies.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of Mycobacterium stephanolepidis.
Main Results:
- The complete genome sequence of Mycobacterium stephanolepidis was obtained.
- The genome comprises a 4.9-Mb chromosome.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence provides a foundation for further research into this fish pathogen.
- Comparative genomics can elucidate the evolutionary relationships of Mycobacterium stephanolepidis.
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