Draft Genome Sequence of Kytococcus schroeteri Strain H01, Isolated from Human Skin
Amine M Boukerb1, Magalie Robert1, Nataliya A Teteneva2
1Laboratory of Microbiology Signals and Microenvironment LMSM EA4312, University of Rouen, Evreux, France.
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|October 5, 2019
Summary
This study presents the first genome characterization of Kytococcus schroeteri strain H01, isolated from human skin. The findings offer insights into the genetic makeup of this bacterium found on human integument.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Human Microbiome
Background:
- Kytococcus schroeteri is a bacterium found on human skin.
- Previous genomic data for human-skin-isolated K. schroeteri is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform the first genome characterization of Kytococcus schroeteri strain H01.
- To analyze the genomic features of a K. schroeteri strain isolated from human skin.
Main Methods:
- Isolation of Kytococcus schroeteri strain H01 from human skin.
- Draft genome sequencing and analysis.
- Determination of genome size, G+C content, and protein-coding sequences.
Main Results:
- The draft genome of K. schroeteri H01 comprises 2.38 Mb with 73.06% G+C content.
- A total of 2,221 protein-coding sequences were identified.
- This represents the initial genomic data for a K. schroeteri strain from human skin.
Conclusions:
- The genome characterization provides foundational data for Kytococcus schroeteri.
- This study expands our understanding of bacterial diversity on human skin.
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