Complete DNA sequence and analysis of an emerging cryptic plasmid isolatedfrom Yersinia pestis

Authors
Dong, XQ Lindler, LE Chu, MC
Citation
Xq. Dong et al., Complete DNA sequence and analysis of an emerging cryptic plasmid isolatedfrom Yersinia pestis, PLASMID, 43(2), 2000, pp. 144-148
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Journal title
PLASMID
ISSN journal
0147619X → ACNP
Volume
43
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
144 - 148
Database
ISI
SICI code
0147-619X(200003)43:2<144:CDSAAO>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
A 6-kb cryptic plasmid (pYC; 5919 bp) has been recovered from Yersinia pest is isolates originating from regions of Yunnan province in China. The seque nce of pYC was determined, and analysis of the sequence has revealed that t wo of the plasmid DNA regions (ORFs 10 and 11) are similar to the DinJ1 and DinJ2 gene products: encoded by Escherichia coli chromosomal DNA. This pla smid is increasingly harbored by Y. pestis isolates recovered from a domest ic rodent cycle in the southern regions of the province. Further studies wi ll determine the origin and function of pYC.