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A novel member of Chitinophagaceae isolated from a human peritoneal tumor

  • Alexander S. Lo
  • , D. Scott Merrell
  • , Haiyan Lei
  • , Armando Sardi
  • , Thomas McAvoy
  • , Traci L. Testerman

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Abstract

Peritoneal tumors from a rare malignancy, pseudomyxoma peritonei, frequently contain bacteria. Evidence suggests that tumorassociated bacteria contribute to pseudomyxoma peritonei development and/or progression. One unique isolate (PMP191F) was characterized via whole-genome sequencing using the Illumina MiSeq platform. PMP191F shows similarities to the Chitinophaga, Niastella, and Flavitalea genera.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere0129715
JournalGenome Announcements
Volume3
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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