Integrative conjugative elements and related elements are major contributors to the genome diversity of Streptococcus agalactiae.
Thirty-five putative integrative conjugative elements and related elements were identified at 15 locations in the eight sequenced genomes of Streptococcus agalactiae. Twelve are composite, likely resulting from site-specific accretions. Circular forms were detected for five elements. Macroarray analysis confirmed their high plasticity and wide distribution in S. agalactiae.
Brochet
Mathieu
M
Unité de Génétique des Génomes Bactériens-URA CNRS2171, Institut Pasteur, 25-28 rue du Docteur Roux, 75724 Paris cedex 15, France.
Couvé
Elisabeth
E
Glaser
Philippe
P
Guédon
Gérard
G
Payot
Sophie
S
D002876:Chromosomes, Bacterial; D004269:DNA, Bacterial / Q000235:genetics*; D023061:Gene Order; D016680:Genome, Bacterial; D020071:Interspersed Repetitive Sequences; D046228:Microarray Analysis; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000235:genetics*; D026801:Synteny
D004269:DNA, Bacterial