The complete genome sequence of Haloferax volcanii DS2, a model archaeon.
PLoS One
; 5(3): e9605, 2010 Mar 19.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Haloferax volcanii is an easily culturable moderate halophile that grows on simple defined media, is readily transformable, and has a relatively stable genome. This, in combination with its biochemical and genetic tractability, has made Hfx. volcanii a key model organism, not only for the study of halophilicity, but also for archaeal biology in general. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPALFINDINGS:
We report here the sequencing and analysis of the genome of Hfx. volcanii DS2, the type strain of this species. The genome contains a main 2.848 Mb chromosome, three smaller chromosomes pHV1, 3, 4 (85, 438, 636 kb, respectively) and the pHV2 plasmid (6.4 kb). CONCLUSIONS/SIGNIFICANCE:
The completed genome sequence, presented here, provides an invaluable tool for further in vivo and in vitro studies of Hfx. volcanii.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Archaea
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Haloferax volcanii
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Genoma Arqueal
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
PLoS One
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIA
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MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos