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Characterization and genome analysis of IME1318_01, a novel temperate bacteriophage induced from Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In this investigation, a drug-resistant Staphylococcus haemolyticus strain, termed Sah1318,was stored in the laboratory of State Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Biosecurity, Beijing Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology. Employing a synergistic approach of Next-Generation, we discerned a putative temperate bacteriophage embedded in the bacterial genome. Subsequent experimental validation affirmed that the S. haemolyticus strain Sah1318 is a carrier of a temperate bacteriophage, dubbed IME1318_01 (GenBank Accession Number: KY653116), which is a member of the Azeredovirinae family. This bacteriophage, encompassing 45,236 base pairs with a G+C content of 34.50%, consists of 61 open reading frames (ORFs) and is devoid of tRNA and genes encoding antibiotic-resistance.

Source: The Microbe

DOI: 10.1016/j.microb.2026.100820

Authors: Qiang Wang, Lijuan Li, Can Wang

Institutions: Anhui Medical University, Beijing Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Chinese People's Liberation Army

Language: English

Topic: Bacteriophages and microbial interactions

Subfield: Virology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,150