Distribution and diversity of mycoplasma plasmids: lessons from cryptic genetic elements

Distribution and diversity of mycoplasma plasmids: lessons from cryptic genetic elements

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The evolution of mycoplasmas from a common ancestor with <it>Firmicutes</it> has been characterized not only by genome down-sizing but also by horizontal gene transfer between mycoplasma species sharing a common host. The...

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Main Authors: Breton Marc, Tardy Florence, Dordet-Frisoni Emilie, Sagne Eveline, Mick Virginie, Renaudin Joël, Sirand-Pugnet Pascal, Citti Christine, Blanchard Alain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Mycoplasma,Plasmid,Replication,Rep protein,Gene transfer,Evolution,Expression vector,<it>Mycoplasma mycoides</it>,<it>Mycoplasma capricolum</it>,<it>Mycoplasma yeatsii</it>
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/257

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