Comparative overview of the genomic and genetic differences between the pathogenic Neisseria strains and species

被引：34

作者：

Snyder, LAS ^{[1
]}

Davies, JK ^{[1
]}

Ryan, CS ^{[1
]}

Saunders, NJ ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Monash Univ, Dept Microbiol, Australian Bacterial Pathogenesis Res Program, Clayton, Vic 3800, Australia

来源：

PLASMID | 2005年 / 54卷 / 03期

基金：

英国惠康基金;

关键词：

Neisseria meningiyidis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; comparative genomics;

D O I：

10.1016/j.plasmid.2005.04.005

中图分类号：

Q3 [遗传学];

学科分类号：

071007 ; 090102 ;

摘要：

The availability of complete genome sequences from multiple pathogenic Neisseria strains and species has enabled a comprehensive survey of the genomic and genetic differences occurring within these species. In this review, we describe the chromosomal rearrangements that have occurred, and the genomic islands and prophages that have been identified in the various genomes. We also describe instances where specific genes are present or absent, other instances where specific genes have been inactivated, and situations where there is variation in the version of a gene that is present. We also provide an overview of mosaic genes present in these genomes, and describe the variation systems that allow the expression of particular genes to be switched ON or OFF. We have also described the presence and location of mobile non-coding elements in the various genomes. Finally, we have reviewed the incidence and properties of various extra-chromosomal elements found within these species. The overall impression is one of genomic variability and instability, resulting in increased functional flexibility within these species. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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页码：191 / 218

页数：28

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