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A revised SNP-based barcoding scheme for typing Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates
Egor Shitikov1, Dmitry Bespiatykh1
1Department of biomedicine and genomics, Lopukhin Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine of Federal Medical Biological Agency , Moscow, Russia.
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|June 14, 2023
Summary
This study unifies existing classifications for the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC), identifying 169 lineages and 9 animal-adapted species. A new nomenclature and SNP barcodes aid in understanding MTBC diversity and its traits.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Microbiology
- Population Genetics
Background:
- Whole-genome sequencing advances detailed Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) population structure.
- Existing phylogenetic classifications for MTBC are often ambiguous and overlapping.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correlate and unify existing classifications of MTBC into a comprehensive nomenclature.
- To establish a standardized framework for understanding MTBC global diversity.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of over 10,000 MTBC genomes to correlate existing classifications.
- Development of a unified nomenclature with five hierarchical levels.
- Identification of 213 barcoding single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for genotype differentiation.
Main Results:
- A unified classification identifying 169 lineages/sublineages of M. tuberculosis/M. africanum and 9 animal-adapted species.
- Stratification of genotypes into five hierarchical levels for streamlined organization.
- A confirmatory dataset of 670 high-quality isolates representing all MTBC genotypes and species.
Conclusions:
- The proposed nomenclature and SNP barcodes provide a robust tool for MTBC classification and differentiation.
- This unified framework aids in understanding MTBC global diversity and genotype-specific traits.
- Future studies can leverage this classification for research on MTBC prevalence, virulence, and treatment efficacy.
