Complete plasmid sequence carrying type IV-like and type VII secretion systems from an atypical mycobacteria strain

Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2017 Jul;112(7):514-516. doi: 10.1590/0074-02760160546.

Abstract

The genus Mycobacterium is highly diverse and ubiquitous in nature, comprehending fast- and slow-growing species with distinct impact in public health. The plasmid-mediated horizontal gene transfer represents one of the major events in bacteria evolution. Here, we report the complete sequence of a 160,489 bp circular plasmid (pCBMA213_2) from an atypical and fast-growing environmental mycobacteria. This is a unique plasmid, in comparison with the characterised mycobacteria plasmids, harboring a type IV-like and ESX-P2 type VII secretion systems. pCBMA213_2 can be further explored for evolutionary and conjugation studies as well as a tool to manipulate DNA within this bacteria genus.

MeSH terms

  • DNA, Bacterial / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Nontuberculous Mycobacteria / genetics*
  • Plasmids / genetics
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Type IV Secretion Systems / genetics*
  • Type VII Secretion Systems / genetics*

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial
  • Type IV Secretion Systems
  • Type VII Secretion Systems