The Enterococcus Cassette Chromosome, a Genomic Variation Enabler in Enterococci
ABSTRACT Enterococcus faecium has a highly variable genome prone to recombination and horizontal gene transfer. Here, we have identified a novel genetic island with an insertion locus and mobilization genes similar to those of staphylococcus cassette chromosome elements SCCmec. This novel element te...
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Main Authors: | A. Sivertsen, J. Janice, T. Pedersen, T. M. Wagner, J. Hegstad, K. Hegstad |
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Language: | EN |
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American Society for Microbiology
2018
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/01d38150829647adbe7c86d60f655ccc |
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