Complete Genome Sequence of Syntrophobotulus glycolicus Type Strain
Author Information
Author(s): Han Cliff, Mwirichia Romano, Chertkov Olga, Held Brittany, Lapidus Alla, Nolan Matt, Lucas Susan, Hammon Nancy, Deshpande Shweta, Cheng Jan-Fang, Tapia Roxanne, Goodwin Lynne, Pitluck Sam, Huntemann Marcel, Liolios Konstantinos, Ivanova Natalia, Pagani Ioanna, Mavromatis Konstantinos, Ovchinikova Galina, Pati Amrita, Chen Amy, Palaniappan Krishna, Land Miriam, Hauser Loren, Brambilla Evelyne-Marie, Rohde Manfred, Spring Stefan, Sikorski Johannes, 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 complete genome of Syntrophobotulus glycolicus has been sequenced, revealing its unique metabolic capabilities and phylogenetic position.
Supporting Evidence
- Syntrophobotulus glycolicus is the only member of its genus within the family Peptococcaceae.
- The genome is 3,406,739 base pairs long with 3,370 protein-coding genes.
- The organism can oxidize glyoxylate under anaerobic conditions.
Takeaway
Scientists sequenced the entire DNA of a special bacterium called Syntrophobotulus glycolicus to understand how it lives and what it eats.
Methodology
The genome was sequenced using a combination of Illumina and 454 sequencing platforms.
Limitations
The classification of the group is in significant conflict with the 16S rRNA data, indicating a need for taxonomic revision.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.01
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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