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Pseudocohnilembus persalinus genome database - the first genome database of facultative scuticociliatosis pathogens

Wei Wei1,2, Kai Chen1,2, Wei Miao1

  • 1Key Laboratory of Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430072, China.

BMC Genomics
|September 16, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

A new database, the Pseudocohnilembus persalinus genome database (PPGD), offers integrated genomic and transcriptomic data for this common pathogen. This resource aids research into scuticociliates and scuticociliatosis.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Bioinformatics

Background:

  • Pseudocohnilembus persalinus is a unicellular ciliated protozoan and a common facultative pathogen.
  • Previous sequencing of the P. persalinus macronuclear genome in 2015 offered initial insights into its pathogenicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the Pseudocohnilembus persalinus genome database (PPGD).
  • To provide a centralized resource for scuticociliatosis pathogens.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of macronuclear genomic and transcriptomic data for P. persalinus.
  • Inclusion of genome sequence, transcript, gene expression, and annotation data.
  • Compilation of biological, morphological, and taxonomic information.

Main Results:

  • The PPGD is the first genome database for scuticociliatosis pathogens.
  • The database includes comprehensive data on P. persalinus, such as genome sequence, gene expression, and annotations.
  • User-friendly functions for data visualization, analysis, and download are provided.

Conclusions:

  • The PPGD serves as a valuable resource for studying scuticociliates and scuticociliatosis.
  • Future updates will incorporate additional data and integration with other ciliate databases to create a comprehensive resource.
Keywords:
Genome databasePseudocohnilembus persalinusScuticociliateUseful resource

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