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ArticlemSystems2026

Comprehensive profiling of antibiotic resistance, virulence genes, and mobile genetic elements in the gut microbiome of Tibetan antelopes.

Jian Liu, Hong-Bo Ni, Ming-Yuan Yu, Si-Yuan Qin, Hany M Elsheikha, Peng Peng, Li Guo, Lin-Hong Xie, Hong-Rui Liang, Cong-Cong Lei and 8 more

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Article in mSystems, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Phylogenetic Relationships and Structural Conservation ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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18 authors.

Jian Liu *College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, PR China.
Hong-Bo Ni *College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, PR China.ORCID 0000-0001-9993-3190
Ming-Yuan Yu *Center of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, PR China.
Si-Yuan QinCenter of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, PR China.
Hany M ElsheikhaFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0003-3303-930X
Peng PengCenter of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, PR China.
Li GuoAnimal Science and Technology College, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, PR China.
Lin-Hong XieCenter of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, PR China.
Hong-Rui LiangCenter of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, PR China.
Cong-Cong LeiCenter of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, PR China.
Yu XuCenter of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, PR China.
Yan TangCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou, PR China.
Hai-Long YuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, PR China.
Ya QinCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, PR China.
Jing LiuCollege of Life Sciences, Changchun Sci-Tech University, Shuangyang, Jilin, PR China.
Hong-Chao SunInstitute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Science, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, PR China.
Xiao-Xuan ZhangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, PR China.ORCID 0000-0002-9470-2892
Bin QiuCollege of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, PR China.

Funding

Horizontal Project of Qingdao Agricultural University No. 667/2425025National Key Research and Development Program of China 2023YFF1305403Shandong Province Higher Education Institutions "Youth Innovation Team Plan" 2022KJ169
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tibetan antelopes, native to high-altitude plateau regions, play an important role in the local ecosystem. Their gut harbors antimicrobial-resistant microbes, including potential pathogens. To explore this, we analyzed 33,925 metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs), including 7,318 from 68 Tibetan antelopes sequenced in our laboratory. We first profiled the composition of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and then examined their associations with virulence factor genes (VFGs). In total, 2,968 ARGs were identified, conferring resistance to 23 antibiotic classes, with elfamycin resistance being most prevalent. Two ARGs were located on phage-derived sequences, though their phage taxonomy could not be resolved. ARGs were significantly correlated with VFGs, particularly genes linked to adherence and effector delivery systems. Given potential dissemination risks, we further assessed associations between ARGs and mobile genetic elements (MGEs), finding that insertion elements accounted for the largest number of ARG-MGE links. Comparative analysis with other plateau animals and humans revealed seven ARGs uniquely present in Tibetan antelopes. In summary, this study provides the first comprehensive overview of ARG composition in Tibetan antelope gut microbiomes, establishing a baseline for future hypothesis-driven studies and antimicrobial resistance surveillance in wildlife. IMPORTANCE: Investigating the drug resistance of Tibetan antelope (

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AntelopesBacteriaDrug Resistance, BacterialDrug Resistance, MicrobialGastrointestinal MicrobiomeInterspersed Repetitive SequencesVirulence FactorsAnimalsAnti-Bacterial AgentsGenes, BacterialMetagenomeTibetAnti-Bacterial AgentsVirulence FactorsAntibiotic resistance genesMobile genetic elementsPlateau regionTibetan antelopeVirulence factor genes

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PMID41432144
PMCPMC12911420

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