Analysis and comparative genomics of R997, the first SXT/R391 integrative and conjugative element (ICE) of the Indian Sub-Continent

The aim of this study was to analyse R997, the first integrative and conjugative element (ICE) isolated from the Indian Sub-Continent, and to determine its relationship to the SXT/R391 family of ICEs. WGS of Escherichia coli isolate AB1157 (which contains R997) was performed using Illumina sequencin...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2017-08, Vol.7 (1), p.8562-5, Article 8562
Main Authors: Ryan, Michael P., Armshaw, Patricia, O’Halloran, John A., Pembroke, J. Tony
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Language:English
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E coli
Enzymes
Genes
Genomes
Genomics
Humanities and Social Sciences
Insertion sequences
multidisciplinary
Proteins
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
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Summary:The aim of this study was to analyse R997, the first integrative and conjugative element (ICE) isolated from the Indian Sub-Continent, and to determine its relationship to the SXT/R391 family of ICEs. WGS of Escherichia coli isolate AB1157 (which contains R997) was performed using Illumina sequencing technology. R997 context was assessed by de novo assembly, gene prediction and annotation tools, and compared to other SXT/R391 ICEs. R997 has a size of 85 Kb and harbours 85 ORFs. Within one of the variable regions a HMS-1 β-lactamase resistance gene is located. The Hotspot regions of the element contains restriction digestion systems and insertion sequences. R997 is very closely related to the SXT-like elements from widely dispersed geographic areas. The sequencing of R997 increases the knowledge of the earliest isolated SXT/R391 elements and may provide insight on the emergence of these elements on the Indian sub-continent.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-017-08735-y