Genome sequence of the vertebrate gut symbiont Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC 53608.

ABSTRACT: Lactobacillus reuteri, inhabiting the gastrointestinal tracts of a range of vertebrates, is a true symbiont with effects established as beneficial to the host. Here we describe the draft genome of L. reuteri ATCC 53608, isolated from a pig. The genome sequence provides important insights into the evolutionary changes underlying host specialization.

SUBMITTER: Heavens D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3147506 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature