Open AccessFirst Genome Sequence of a Syntrophic Acetate-Oxidizing Bacterium, Tepidanaerobacter acetatoxydans Strain Re1
Author(s) -
Shahid Manzoor,
Erik BongcamRudloff,
Anna Schnürer,
Bettina Müller
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
genome announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2169-8287
DOI - 10.1128/genomea.00213-12
Subject(s) - whole genome sequencing , strain (injury) , oxidizing agent , biology , bacteria , genome , microbiology and biotechnology , genetics , gene , anatomy , chemistry , organic chemistry
Syntrophic acetate-oxidizing bacteria (SAOB) have been identified as key organisms for efficient biogas production from protein-rich materials. Tepidanaerobacter acetatoxydans is the first reported SAOB for which the genome has been sequenced. Genome analysis will aid us in understanding the mechanisms regulating syntrophy, particularly energy-conserving and electron transfer mechanisms.