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Draft Genome Sequence of a Rare Pigmented Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis Type C Strain
Pedro Barbosa1,2, Célia Leão1,2,3,4, Anabel Usié1,2
1Centro de Biotecnologia Agrícola e Agroalimentar do Alentejo (CEBAL)/Instituto Politécnico de Beja (IPBeja), Beja, Portugal.
Abstract:
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis is the causative agent of paratuberculosis. We report here the draft genome sequence of a rare pigmented M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis type C strain, comprising 58 contigs and having a genome size of 4,851,414 bp. The genome will assist in the execution of pigmentation and virulence studies on this mycobacterium.
Insights
Researchers sequenced the genome of a rare, pigmented Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis type C strain. This genomic data will aid future studies on the pigmentation and virulence of this important mycobacterium.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Veterinary Science
Background:
- Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) causes paratuberculosis, a significant disease in ruminants.
- Rare pigmented strains of MAP present unique research challenges and opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the draft genome sequence of a rare pigmented MAP type C strain.
- To provide a genomic resource for future investigations into MAP pigmentation and virulence.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing was performed on a pigmented MAP type C strain.
- Genome assembly resulted in 58 contigs with a total size of 4,851,414 bp.
Main Results:
- A draft genome sequence for a rare pigmented MAP type C strain was successfully generated.
- The genome consists of 58 contigs and spans 4,851,414 base pairs.
Conclusions:
- The availability of this draft genome sequence is a valuable resource.
- This genomic data will facilitate research into the specific mechanisms of pigmentation and virulence in this MAP strain.
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