Title
The genome of Brucella melitensis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-20-2002
Abstract
The genome of Brucella melitensis strain 16M was sequenced and contained 3,294,931bp distributed over two circular chromosomes. Chromosome I was composed of 2,117,144bp and chromosome II has 1,177,787bp. A total of 3198 ORFs were predicted. The origins of replication of the chromosomes are similar to each other and to those of other α-proteobacteria. Housekeeping genes such as those that encode for DNA replication, protein synthesis, core metabolism, and cell-wall biosynthesis were found on both chromosomes. Genes encoding adhesins, invasins, and hemolysins were also identified. © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Veterinary Microbiology
First Page
587
Last Page
592
Recommended Citation
DelVecchio, V., Kapatral, V., Elzer, P., Patra, G., & Mujer, C. (2002). The genome of Brucella melitensis. Veterinary Microbiology, 90 (1-4), 587-592. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-1135(02)00238-9