Nearly Complete Genome Sequence of Brugia malayi Strain FR3.

ABSTRACT: Lymphatic filariasis affects ∼120 million people and can result in elephantiasis and hydrocele. Here, we report the nearly complete genome sequence of the best-studied causative agent of lymphatic filariasis, Brugia malayi The assembly contains four autosomes, an X chromosome, and only eight gaps but lacks a contiguous sequence for the known Y chromosome.

SUBMITTER: Tracey A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7291094 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature