Complete Genome Sequence of Treponema succinifaciens
Author Information
Author(s): Han Cliff, Gronow Sabine, Teshima Hazuki, Lapidus Alla, Nolan Matt, Lucas Susan, Hammon Nancy, Deshpande Shweta, Cheng Jan-Fang, Zeytun Ahmed, Tapia Roxanne, Goodwin Lynne, Pitluck Sam, Liolios Konstantinos, Pagani Ioanna, Ivanova Natalia, Mavromatis Konstantinos, Mikhailova Natalia, Huntemann Marcel, Pati Amrita, Chen Amy, Palaniappan Krishna, Land Miriam, Hauser Loren, Brambilla Evelyne-Marie, Rohde Manfred, Göker Markus, Woyke Tanja, Bristow James, Eisen Jonathan A., Markowitz Victor, Hugenholtz Philip, Kyrpides Nikos C., Klenk Hans-Peter, Detter John C.
Primary Institution: DOE Joint Genome Institute
Conclusion
The genome of Treponema succinifaciens 6091T has been fully sequenced and annotated, revealing its unique metabolic capabilities.
Supporting Evidence
- The genome of T. succinifaciens is 2,897,425 base pairs long and contains 2,723 protein-coding genes.
- T. succinifaciens is a strictly anaerobic bacterium that requires rumen fluid for optimal growth.
- The organism is capable of utilizing various carbohydrates for fermentation.
Takeaway
Scientists have mapped out the entire genetic code of a tiny bacterium that lives in pig intestines, which helps us understand how it eats and grows.
Methodology
The genome was sequenced using a combination of Illumina and 454 sequencing platforms.
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