Open AccessGenome Sequence of Lactobacillus ingluviei, a Bacterium Associated with Weight Gain in Animals
Author(s) -
Vicky Merhej,
Fabrice Armougom,
Catherine Robert,
Didier Raoult
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of bacteriology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.652
H-Index - 246
eISSN - 1067-8832
pISSN - 0021-9193
DOI - 10.1128/jb.01205-12
Subject(s) - biology , whole genome sequencing , bacteria , genome , strain (injury) , lactobacillus , genetics , sequence (biology) , gene , microbiology and biotechnology , anatomy
We report the draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus ingluviei strain Autruche 4 (CSURP209) isolated from an ostrich. L. ingluviei is associated with weight gain in mice. This genome sequence may help us understand the obesity-induced mechanisms of intestinal bacteria.
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