Integrative Conjugative Elements and Related Elements Are Major Contributors to the Genome Diversity of<i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i>

Brochet, Mathieu; Couvé, Elisabeth; Glaser, Philippe; Guédon, Gérard; Payot, Sophie

doi:10.1128/jb.00824-08

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Integrative Conjugative Elements and Related Elements Are Major Contributors to the Genome Diversity ofStreptococcus agalactiae

Published in Journal of Bacteriology • Aug 16, 2008

Authors:

Mathieu Brochet

Elisabeth Couvé

Philippe Glaser

Abstract

Thirty-five putative integrative conjugative elements and related elements were identified at 15 locations in the eight sequenced genomes of Streptococcus agalactiae. Twelve are composite, likely resulting from site-specific accretions. Circular forms were detected for five elements. Macroarray anal...

Subject

Streptococcus agalactiae

Biology

Genome

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