Gene discovery within the planctomycete division of the domain Bacteria using sequence tags from genomic DNA libraries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The planctomycetes comprise a distinct group of the domain Bacteria, forming a separate division by phylogenetic analysis. The organization of their cells into membrane-defined compartments including membrane-bounded nucleoids, their budding reproduction and complete absence of peptidoglycan distinguish them from most other Bacteria. A random sequencing approach was applied to the genomes of two planctomycete species, Gemmata obscuriglobus and Pirellula marina, to discover genes relevant to their cell biology and physiology.

Results

Genes with a wide variety of functions were identified in G. obscuriglobus and Pi. marina, including those of metabolism and biosynthesis, transport, regulation, translation and DNA replication, consistent with established phenotypic c

SUBMITTER: Jenkins C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC116728 | biostudies-literature | 2002

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature