Identification and characterization of genomic variations between Mycobacterium bovis and M. tuberculosis H37Rv

J Clin Microbiol. 2005 May;43(5):2481-4. doi: 10.1128/JCM.43.5.2481-2484.2005.

Abstract

Genetic differences between Mycobacterium bovis and M. tuberculosis were identified. We found (i) a deletion of Rv3479 specific to M. bovis, (ii) that the rpfA gene is shortened to various extents in M. bovis, and (iii) an insertion in Rv0648 and a duplication of lppA common in M. tuberculosis complex isolates.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • DNA Primers
  • Gene Deletion
  • Gene Duplication
  • Genes, Viral
  • Genetic Variation*
  • Mycobacterium bovis / classification*
  • Mycobacterium bovis / genetics*
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / classification*
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / genetics*
  • Viral Proteins / genetics

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • Viral Proteins