Genome Sequence and Characterization of Coliphage vB_Eco_SLUR29.

ABSTRACT: Background: Bacteriophages that infect Escherichia coli are relatively easily isolated, with >600 coliphage genomes sequenced to date. Despite this there is still much to be discovered about the diversity of coliphage genomes. Materials and Methods: Within this study, we isolated a coliphage from cattle slurry collected from a farm in rural England. Results: Transmission electron microscopy identified the phage as member of the Siphoviridae family. Phylogenetic analysis and comparative genomics further placed it within the subfamily Tunavirinae and forms part of a new genus. Conclusions: Characterization of the lytic properties of vB_Eco_SLUR29 reveals that it is rapidly able to lyse its host when infected at high

SUBMITTER: Besler I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9041448 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature