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http://hdl.handle.net/1843/38198| Type: | Tese |
| Title: | Comparative genomics of Faecalibacterium spp. |
| Authors: | Leandro de Jesus Benevides |
| First Advisor: | Vasco Ariston de Carvalho Azevedo |
| metadata.dc.contributor.advisor2: | Philippe Langella |
| First Co-advisor: | Siomar de Castro Soares |
| metadata.dc.contributor.advisor-co2: | Jean-marc Chatel |
| Abstract: | Within the human colon, the genus Faecalibacterium is the main member of the Clostridium leptum cluster and comprises the second-most common representative genus in fecal samples, after Clostridium coccoides. It has been recognized as an important bacterium promoting the intestinal health and today is considered as a potential next generation probiotic. Until recently, it was believed that there was only one species in this genus, but since 2012, some studies have begun to suggest the existence of two phylogroups into the genus. This new proposition of reclassification into this genus increases the importance of new studies, with all strains, to better understand the diversity, the interactions with the host and the safety aspects in its use as probiotic. Briefly, in this work we introduce the comparative genomics analyzes to the genus Faecalibacterium performing a deep phylogenetic study and evaluating the safety aspects for its use as a probiotic. The phylogenetic analyzes included not only the classical use of 16S rRNA gene, but also the utilization of 17 complete genomes and techniques like whole genome Multi-Locus Sequence Typing (wgMLST), Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI), gene synteny, and pangenome. Also, this is the first work to combine an analysis of pangenome development with ANI analysis in order to corroborate the assignment of strains to new species. The phylogenetic analyzes confirmed the existence of more than one species into the genus Faecalibacterium. Moreover, the safety assessment involved the (1) prediction of horizontally acquired regions (Antibiotic resistance islands, Metabolic islands and phage regions), (2) prediction of metabolic pathways, (3) search of genes related to antibiotic resistance and (4) search of bacteriocins. These analyzes identified genomic islands in all genomes, but none of than are exclusive to one strain or genospecies. Also, were identified 8 genes related to antibiotic resistance mechanisms distributed among the genomes. 126 metabolic pathways were predicted and among than some were highlighted: Bisphenol A degradation, Butanoate metabolism and Streptomycin biosynthesis. In addition, we studied the genomic context of one protein (Microbial Anti-inflammatory Molecule - MAM) first described by our group. This investigation shows that MAM appears close to genes related to sporulation process and, in some strains, close to an ABC-transporter. |
| Subject: | Genética Genômica Faecalibacterium |
| language: | eng |
| metadata.dc.publisher.country: | Brasil |
| Publisher: | Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais |
| Publisher Initials: | UFMG |
| metadata.dc.publisher.department: | ICB - DEPARTAMENTO DE BIOLOGIA GERAL |
| metadata.dc.publisher.program: | Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética |
| Rights: | Acesso Aberto |
| metadata.dc.rights.uri: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/pt/ |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1843/38198 |
| Issue Date: | 24-May-2018 |
| Appears in Collections: | Teses de Doutorado |
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