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Distribution and diversity of mycoplasma plasmids: lessons from cryptic genetic elements.
BMC microbiology - 12 Nov 2012
Breton Marc, Tardy Florence, Dordet-Frisoni Emilie, Sagne Eveline, Mick Virginie, Renaudin Joël, Sirand-Pugnet Pascal, Citti Christine, Blanchard Alain
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BACKGROUND: The evolution of mycoplasmas from a common ancestor with Firmicutes has been characterized not only by genome down-sizing but also by horizontal gene transfer between mycoplasma species sharing a common host. The mechanisms of these gene transfers remain unclear because our knowledge of the mycoplasma mobile genetic elements is limited. In particular, only a few plasmids have been described within the...
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