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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Comparative Genome Analysis of Prevotella ruminicola and Prevotella bryantii: Insights into Their Environmental Niche
Microbial Ecology, Volume 60, No. 4, Year 2010
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The Prevotellas comprise a diverse group of bacteria that has received surprisingly limited attention at the whole genome-sequencing level. In this communication, we present the comparative analysis of the genomes of Prevotella ruminicola 23 (GenBank: CP002006) and Prevotella bryantii B14 (GenBank: ADWO00000000), two gastrointestinal isolates. Both P. ruminicola and P. bryantii have acquired an extensive repertoire of glycoside hydrolases that are targeted towards non-cellulosic polysaccharides, especially GH43 bifunctional enzymes. Our analysis demonstrates the diversity of this genus. The results from these analyses highlight their role in the gastrointestinal tract, and provide a template for additional work on genetic characterization of these species. © 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Fouts, Derrick Eugene
United States, Rockville
J. Craig Venter Institute
Morrison, M.
United States, Columbus
The Ohio State University
Australia, Brisbane
The University of Queensland
White, Bryan A.
United States, Urbana
University of Illinois Urbana-champaign
Mackie, Roderick Ian
United States, Urbana
University of Illinois Urbana-champaign
Coutinho, Pedro M.
France, Marseille
Aix Marseille Université
Henrissat, Bernard
France, Marseille
Aix Marseille Université
Nelson, Karen E.
United States, Rockville
J. Craig Venter Institute
Statistics
Citations: 246
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s00248-010-9692-8
ISSN:
00953628
Research Areas
Genetics And Genomics