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ArticleScientific reports2024

Comprehensive pan-genome analysis of Mycobacterium marinum: insights into genomic diversity, evolution, and pathogenicity.

Meng Zhang, Sabir Adroub, Roy Ummels, Mohammed Asaad, Lei Song, Arnab Pain, Wilbert Bitter, Qingtian Guan, Abdallah M Abdallah

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Tuberculosis: An Ongoing Global Threat.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2026
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  2. Computational and Experimental Characterization ofBioinformatics and biology insights · 2026
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  4. Frontiers in tuberculosis · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Meng ZhangDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Center for Pathogen Biology and Infectious Diseases, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Sabir AdroubPathogen Genomics Laboratory, Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, 23955-6900, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Roy UmmelsDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, Amsterdam UMC, Location VU Medical Center, Section Molecular Microbiology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Mohammed AsaadCollege of Medicine, Qatar University (QU) Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Lei SongDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Center for Pathogen Biology and Infectious Diseases, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Arnab PainPathogen Genomics Laboratory, Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, 23955-6900, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Wilbert BitterDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, Amsterdam UMC, Location VU Medical Center, Section Molecular Microbiology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Qingtian GuanBioinformatics Laboratory, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China. Qingtian_guan@jlu.edu.cn.
Abdallah M AbdallahCollege of Medicine, Qatar University (QU) Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. Abdallah.musa@qu.edu.qa.

Funding

Research start-up funds 04045970001Science and Technology Development Project 23YQ10The Bethune Project of Jilin University 2024B20
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mycobacteria is a diverse genus that includes both innocuous environmental species and serious pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium leprae, and Mycobacterium ulcerans, the causative agents of tuberculosis, leprosy, and Buruli ulcer, respectively. This study focuses on Mycobacterium marinum, a closely related species known for its larger genome and ability to infect ectothermic species and cooler human extremities. Utilizing whole-genome sequencing, we conducted a comprehensive pan-genome analysis of 100 M. marinum strains, exploring genetic diversity and its impact on pathogenesis and host specificity. Our findings highlight significant genomic diversity, with clear distinctions in core, dispensable, and unique genes among the isolates. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a broad distribution of genetic lineages, challenging previous classifications into distinct clusters. Additionally, we examined the synteny and diversity of the virulence factor CpnT, noting a wide range of C-terminal domain variations across strains, which points to potential adaptations in pathogenic mechanisms. This study enhances our understanding of M. marinum's genomic architecture and its evolutionary relationship with other mycobacterial pathogens, providing insights that could inform disease control strategies for M. tuberculosis and other mycobacteria.

Indexed as

Evolution, MolecularGenetic VariationGenome, BacterialMycobacterium marinumPhylogenyGenomicsHumansMycobacterium Infections, NontuberculousVirulenceVirulence FactorsWhole Genome SequencingVirulence FactorsEvolutionMycobacterium marinumPan genomeVirulence genes

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PMID39532890
PMCPMC11557581

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