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The complete genome sequence of Francisella tularensis, the causative agent of tularemia.
Nature genetics - 1 Feb 2005
Larsson Pär, Oyston Petra C F, Chain Patrick, Chu May C, Duffield Melanie, Fuxelius Hans-Henrik, Garcia Emilio, Hälltorp Greger, Johansson Daniel, Isherwood Karen E, Karp Peter D, Larsson Eva, Liu Ying, Michell Stephen, Prior Joann, Prior Richard, Malfatti Stephanie, Sjöstedt Anders, Svensson Kerstin, Thompson Nick, Vergez Lisa, Wagg Jonathan K, Wren Brendan W, Lindler Luther E, Andersson Siv G E, Forsman Mats, Titball Richard W
Abstract excerpt
Francisella tularensis is one of the most infectious human pathogens known. In the past, both the former Soviet Union and the US had programs to develop weapons containing the bacterium. We report the complete genome sequence of a highly virulent isolate of F. tularensis (1,892,819 bp). The sequence uncovers previously uncharacterized genes encoding type IV pili, a surface polysaccharide and iron-acquisition...
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