Analysis of CRISPR/Cas Genetic Structure, Spacer Content and Molecular Epidemiology in Brazilian <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> Clinical Isolates

Analysis of CRISPR/Cas Genetic Structure, Spacer Content and Molecular Epidemiology in Brazilian <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> Clinical Isolates

CRISPR/Cas is a molecular mechanism to prevent predatory viruses from invading bacteria via the insertion of small viral sequences (spacers) in its repetitive locus. The nature of spacer incorporation and the viral origins of spacers provide an overview of the genetic evolution of bacteria, their na...

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Main Authors: Adrianne M. A. Silva, Ana C. O. Luz, Keyla V. M. Xavier, Maria P. S. Barros, Hirisleide B. Alves, Marcus V. A. Batista, Tereza C. Leal-Balbino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
spacer
phage
CRISPR/Cas
molecular epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/6/764

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