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ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2025

Comparative genomics reveals key adaptive mechanisms in pathogen host-niche specialization.

Menglu Zhang, Longxi Han, Caizhi Liao, Weiheng Su, Chunlai Jiang

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Menglu ZhangNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Longxi HanDepartment of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Caizhi LiaoClinical Laboratory, The Fourth People's Hospital of Jinan, Jinan, China.
Weiheng SuNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Chunlai JiangNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Understanding the key factors that enable bacterial pathogens to adapt to new hosts is crucial, as host-microbe interactions not only influence host health but also drive bacterial genome diversification, thereby enhancing pathogen survival in various ecological niches. Methods: We conducted a comparative genomic analysis of 4,366 high-quality bacterial genomes isolated from various hosts and environments. Bioinformatics databases and machine learning approaches were used to identify genomic differences in functional categories, virulence factors, and antibiotic resistance genes across different ecological niches. Results: Significant variability in bacterial adaptive strategies was observed. Human-associated bacteria, particularly from the phylum Discussion: These findings highlight niche-specific genomic features and adaptive mechanisms of bacterial pathogens. This study provides valuable insights into the genetic basis of host-pathogen interactions and offers evidence to inform pathogen transmission control, infection management, and antibiotic stewardship.

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antibiotic resistancebacterial adaptationcomparative genomicsecological nicheshost-pathogen interactionshypB genevirulence factors

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PMCPMC12180303

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