Genomic sequence of an otitis media isolate of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae: comparative study with H. influenzae serotype d, strain KW20

In 1995, the Institute for Genomic Research completed the genome sequence of a rough derivative of Haemophilus influenzae serotype d, strain KW20. Although extremely useful in understanding the basic biology of H. influenzae, these data have not provided significant insight into disease caused by nontypeable H. influenzae, as serotype d strains are not pathogens. In contrast, strains of nontypeable H. influenzae are the primary pathogens of chronic and recurrent otitis media in children. In addition, these organisms have an important role in acute otitis media in children as well as other respiratory diseases. Such strains must therefore contain a gene repertoire that differs from that of strain Rd. Elucidation of the differences between these genomes will thus provide insight into the pathogenic mechanisms of nontypeable H. influenzae. The genome of a representative nontypeable H. influenzae strain, 86-028NP, isolated from a patient with chronic otitis media was therefore sequenced and annotated. Despite large regions of synteny with the strain Rd genome, there are large rearrangements in strain 86-028NP's genome architecture relative to the strain Rd genome. A genomic island similar to an island originally identified in H. influenzae type b is present in the strain 86-028NP genome, while the mu-like phage present in the strain Rd genome is absent from the strain 86-028NP genome. Two hundred eighty open reading frames were identified in the strain 86-028NP genome that were absent from the strain Rd genome. These data provide new insight that complements and extends the ongoing analysis of nontypeable H. influenzae virulence determinants.     

Complete genome sequence of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae strain 168

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae strain 168, a pathogenic strain prevalent in China, was isolated in 1974. Although this strain has been widespread for a long time, the genome sequence had not been determined. Here, we announce the complete genome sequence of M. hyopneumoniae strain 168.     

Recovery of temperate Desulfovibrio vulgaris bacteriophage using a novel host strain

A novel sulfate-reducing bacterium (strain DePue) closely related to Desulfovibrio vulgaris ssp. vulgaris strain Hildenborough was isolated from the sediment of a heavy-metal impacted lake using established techniques. Although few physiological differences between strains DePue and Hildenborough were observed, pulse-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) revealed a significant genome reduction in strain DePue. Comparative whole-genome microarray and polymerase chain reaction analyses demonstrated that the absence of genes annotated in the Hildenborough genome as phage or phage-related contributed to the significant genome reduction in strain DePue. Two morphotypically distinct temperate bacteriophage from strain Hildenborough were recovered using strain DePue as a host for plaque isolation.     

Comparison of two Xanthomonas campestris pathovar campestris genomes revealed differences in their gene composition

For the Xanthomonas campestris pathovar campestris wild-type strain B100 a plasmid-based clone library was constructed. The plasmids carried chromosomal fragments of 3-4 kb in size that were tagged in vitro with the artificial transposon KAN-2. More than 3000 of the transposon target sites were characterized by DNA sequencing. The sequences obtained were compared to the recently published genome of Xanthomonas campestris pathovar campestris strain ATCC 33913. Most of the sequenced clones derived from strain B100 matched the chromosomal sequence of strain ATCC 33913. An alignment to the circular map of this chromosome revealed that the similarities were statistically distributed over the entire genome of strain ATCC 33913. The similarity was obvious for protein coding sequences, as well as for mobile genetic elements. However, four regions in the genome of Xanthomonas campestris pathovar campestris strain ATCC 33913, ranging in size from 11 to 37 kb, were not represented in the sequenced clone library of Xanthomonas campestris pathovar campestris strain B100. On the other hand, 1.2% of the sequenced clones originating from Xanthomonas campestris pathovar campestris strain B100 showed no or insignificant similarities to the genome of strain ATCC 33913.     

Genome sequence of herpes simplex virus 1 strain KOS

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) strain KOS has been extensively used in many studies to examine HSV-1 replication, gene expression, and pathogenesis. Notably, strain KOS is known to be less pathogenic than the first sequenced genome of HSV-1, strain 17. To understand the genotypic differences between KOS and other phenotypically distinct strains of HSV-1, we sequenced the viral genome of strain KOS. When comparing strain KOS to strain 17, there are at least 1,024 small nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and 172 insertions/deletions (indels). The polymorphisms observed in the KOS genome will likely provide insights into the genes, their protein products, and the cis elements that regulate the biology of this HSV-1 strain.     

Genome sequence of "Candidatus Aquiluna" sp. strain IMCC13023, a marine member of the Actinobacteria isolated from an arctic fjord

We report the genome sequence of actinobacterial strain IMCC13023, isolated from arctic fjord seawater. Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA gene showed that the strain is related to "Candidatus Aquiluna rubra." The genome information suggests that strain IMCC13023 is a photoheterotroph carrying actinorhodopsin, with the smallest genome ever reported for a free-living member of the Actinobacteria.     

Permanent draft genome sequence of the gliding predator Saprospira grandis strain Sa g1 (= HR1)

Saprospira grandis Gross 1911 is a member of the Saprospiraceae, a family in the class 'Sphingobacteria' that remains poorly characterized at the genomic level. The species is known for preying on other marine bacteria via 'ixotrophy'. S. grandis strain Sa g1 was isolated from decaying crab carapace in France and was selected for genome sequencing because of its isolated location in the tree of life. Only one type strain genome has been published so far from the Saprospiraceae, while the sequence of strain Sa g1 represents the second genome to be published from a non-type strain of S. grandis. Here we describe the features of this organism, together with the complete genome sequence and annotation. The 4,495,250 bp long Improved-High-Quality draft of the genome with its 3,536 protein-coding and 62 RNA genes is a part of the Genomic Encyclopedia of Bacteria and Archaea project.     

Draft genome sequence of the nontoxigenic Clostridium difficile strain CD37

Here we report the draft genome sequence of Clostridium difficile strain CD37, the first nontoxigenic strain sequenced. Every sequenced strain of Clostridium difficile has been shown to contain multiple different mobile genetic elements. The draft genome sequence of strain CD37 reveals the presence of two putative conjugative transposons.     

一株保存的波瓦生病毒全基因组序列测定及分析

目的：对保存的WJBC株波瓦生病毒进行全基因组序列测定和分析,阐明其与已报道毒株之间的关系。方法：将波瓦生病毒基因组编码区分11段进行RT－PCR扩增,扩增产物直接进行测序,非编码区采用RACE法进行扩增,扩增产物纯化并连接pGEM－Teasy载体后转化大肠杆菌DH5ct感受态细胞,挑取阳性克隆鉴定后进行测序,用DNAstar软件将测序结果拼接得到全基因组序列。下载波瓦生病毒全基因组核苷酸序列,利用MEGA5．0软件构建系统进化发生树。结果与结论：WJBC株波瓦生病毒全基因组共11839nt,编码3415个氨基酸残基,病毒基因组5’端和3’端分别有111、483nt的非编码区;进化树结果显示,WJBC株波瓦生病毒与LB株波瓦生病毒的亲缘性最高,可能为同一病毒株．．     

Genome sequence of the phototrophic betaproteobacterium Rubrivivax benzoatilyticus strain JA2T

Herein we report the draft genome sequence of a phototrophic bacterium, Rubrivivax benzoatilyticus strain JA2(T), which apparently is the first genome sequence report of a phototrophic member belonging to the class Betaproteobacteria. The unique feature of this strain is its capability to synthesize carotenoids through both spirilloxanthin and spheroidenone pathways. Strain JA2(T) produces several novel secondary metabolites, and the genome insights help in understanding the unique machinery that the strain adapted.     

FMDV OH99株基因组全序列的测定及其基因特征研究

采用RT-PCR方法对FMDV OH99株基因组全序列进行了分子克隆与测序。结果表明OH99株基因组全基因组序列长8040nt,其中5’NCR长1026nt,前导蛋白(L)编码区长603nt。该毒株结构蛋白与非结构蛋白编码区的核苷酸序列为6318nt,3’NCR长93nt,其后是poly(A)尾巴,测序结果表明该结构至少含有56个A。应用分子生物学软件,将OH99株与其它参考毒株进行了序列比较,并对其基因特征、推导的氨基酸序列进行了研究分析。结果显示,在分类地位上OH99株归属于O型FMDV,与OTY TW／97具有较高的同源性,而与其他参考毒株的差异性比较大,而且在基因组功能未知区域和3A编码区域具有两处明显的基因片段缺失现象,其中3A编码区缺失30nt,与OTY TW/97株相同,但功能未知区域的缺失状况与OTY TW／97稍有差异。根据VP1基因序列,对OH99株与参考毒株进行了系统发生树分析,分析结果表明OH99株与0TY TW／97株在同一基因型内,其遗传关系最近,而与其毒株遗传关系较远。     

Complete genome analysis of Sulfobacillus acidophilus strain TPY, isolated from a hydrothermal vent in the Pacific Ocean

Sulfobacillus acidophilus strain TPY is a moderately thermoacidophilic bacterium originally isolated from a hydrothermal vent in the Pacific Ocean. Ferrous iron and sulfur oxidation in acidic environments in strain TPY have been confirmed. Here we report the genome sequence and annotation of the strain TPY, which is the first complete genome of Sulfobacillus acidophilus.     

Complete genome sequence of Cronobacter sakazakii temperate bacteriophage phiES15

While most phage genome studies have been focused on the virulent phages, the inducible temperate bacteriophage genome study provides more detailed information about the interaction between the host strain and the phage. To study this interaction in detail, UV-induced phiES15 bacteriophage was isolated from the host strain Cronobacter sakazakii ES15 and its genome was completely sequenced. Here we announce the genome sequence of phiES15 and report major findings from the annotation.     

鸡贫血病毒哈尔滨分离株全基因克隆和序列分析

通过PCR方法克隆了从哈尔滨分离的一株鸡贫血病毒(CAV)的全基因,并对其进行了测序,该病毒基因组为环状,全长2298bp,含有三个互相重叠的开放读码框和一个调控区。将克隆的基因与GenBank收录的CAV基因比较,同源性至少为97%,未发现与本次克隆的CAV基因完全一致的分离株。与德国分离株Cuxla、26p4和马来西亚分离株分别有42、42和72个核苷酸不同,同源性分别为98.2%、98.2%和96.9%。与德国分离株Cux1b相比,除在调控区内少一个类似增强子的重复序列外,尚有39处核苷酸不同。它与分离于欧洲的几株CAV的亲源性要比来自亚洲的马来西亚株近。对CAV哈尔滨分离株、26p4、Cux1b、Cux1a和马来西亚株的VP1、VP2和VP3蛋白比较,VP2的保守性最高。     

A组人轮状病毒全基因组克隆和基因型分析

运用基因克隆和重组技术,从一急性胃肠炎患儿样品中克隆到一株轮状病毒（RV）全基因组cDNA。核苷酸序列测定结果表明,该株RV基因组11条RNA共含有18613个核苷酸（3302bp—751bp）,编码5791个氨基酸。全基因组研究结果表明,该株RV（TB-Chen）为A组,II亚组,基因型为G2P[4]/NSP4[A]。这是首个A组人RV全基因组研究结果的报道,对研究和开发RV疫苗具有积极的意义。     

实时定量PCR法预测禾谷丝核菌Rhizoctonia cerealis基因组大小

【目的】准确测定基因组大小是进行禾谷丝核菌Rhizoctonia cerealis全基因组序列测定和拼接的基础,本研究旨在利用实时定量PCR方法预测禾谷丝核菌的基因组大小。【方法】首先克隆了禾谷丝核菌R0301菌株翻译延伸因子A基因(tef A)的部分序列,Southern杂交明确该基因在该病菌基因组中为单拷贝。以已测序立枯丝核菌(Rhizoctonia solani)AG1-IA融合群菌株GD118为对照,采用实时定量PCR的方法进行了禾谷丝核菌基因组大小的预测。【结果】实时定量PCR的方法可以比较准确的测定立枯丝核菌基因组的大小,研究首次预测了禾谷丝核菌的基因组大小位于32.2–36.6 Mb之间。【结论】实时定量PCR法是一种快速和简便的预测丝核菌基因组大小的方法。     

山羊关节炎脑炎病毒甘肃株全基因组克隆和序列分析

根据GenBank中发表的山羊关节炎脑炎病毒CAEV-CO株（caprine arthritis encephalitis virus-CO,CAEV-CO）的全基因组序列（序列号：NC-001463）,设计合成了7对引物,对CAEV甘肃株的全基因组进行了PCR扩增,并对扩增产物进行了克隆和测序。结果表明,CAEV-甘肃株基因组全长为9186nt。与国际标准毒株CAEV—CO株相比,在编码区有12个碱基的缺失,二者的核苷酸同源性为91．0％;在非编码区有27个核苷酸的插人,核苷酸同源性为97．0％。gag、pol、蛋白Q、tat、env基因编码的氨基酸同源性分别为94．6％、94．7％、87．9％、94．7％和91．5％。     

Complete genome sequence of Lactobacillus helveticus H10

Lactobacillus helveticus strain H10 was isolated from traditional fermented milk in Tibet, China. We sequenced the whole genome of strain H10 and compared it to the published genome sequence of Lactobacillus helveticus DPC4571.     

Genome sequence of the repetitive-sequence-rich Mycoplasma fermentans strain M64

Mycoplasma fermentans is a microorganism commonly found in the genitourinary and respiratory tracts of healthy individuals and AIDS patients. The complete genome of the repetitive-sequence-rich M. fermentans strain M64 is reported here. Comparative genomics analysis revealed dramatic differences in genome size between this strain and the recently completely sequenced JER strain.     

Genome Sequence of a Bombyx mori Nucleopolyhedrovirus Strain with Cubic Occlusion Bodies

Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) is a typical species of Baculoviridae. The complete genome sequence of a BmNPV strain with cubic occlusion bodies is reported here. The genome of this strain consists of 127,465 nucleotides with a G+C content of 40.36% and is 97.3% and 97.5% identical to those of BmNPV strain T3 and Bombyx mandarina NPV S1, respectively. Despite the abnormal polyhedra it forms, the polyhedrin gene of the BmNPV cubic strain is 100% identical to those of the other two strains. Baculovirus repeated ORFs and homologous repeat regions cause the major differences in genome size of these BmNPV isolates.