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Prophages in Bacteroides fragilis: Distribution and genetic diversity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: group genomes. Methods: Prophages in B. fragilis genomes were performed with PHASTEST and pairwise comparison of prophage regions was performed by using Jspecies. Results: < 0.0001). Conclusions: genomes. Diversity observed within prophages could reflect the major adaptability of pathogenic strains and that low pressure exerted in the gut of healthy individuals could be related to the high conservation degree of prophage regions in human commensal strains.

Source: Heliyon

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42755

Authors: Paolo Gaibani, Rocco Latorre

Institutions: University of Verona, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, New York University

Language: English

Topic: Bacteriophages and microbial interactions

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,270