By comparing two fully sequenced genomes of Chlamydia trachomatis using competitive hybridization on DNA microarrays, a logarithmic correlation was demonstrated between the signal ratio of the arrays and the 75-99% range of nucleotide identities of the genes. Variable genes within 14 uncharacterized strains of C. trachomatis were identified by array analysis and verified by DNA sequencing. These genes may be crucial for understanding chlamydial virulence and pathogenesis.
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Univ Mediterranee, Fac Med, Unite Rickettsies, F-13385 Marseille 05, FranceUniv Mediterranee, Fac Med, Unite Rickettsies, F-13385 Marseille 05, France
Greub, G
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Raoult, D
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Univ Mediterranee, Fac Med, Unite Rickettsies, F-13385 Marseille 05, FranceUniv Mediterranee, Fac Med, Unite Rickettsies, F-13385 Marseille 05, France
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Univ Mediterranee, Fac Med, Unite Rickettsies, F-13385 Marseille 05, FranceUniv Mediterranee, Fac Med, Unite Rickettsies, F-13385 Marseille 05, France
Greub, G
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Raoult, D
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