Abstract
Thermotoga sp. strain RQ2 is probably a strain of Thermotoga maritima. Its complete genome sequence allows for an examination of the extent and consequences of gene flow within Thermotoga species and strains. Thermotoga sp. RQ2 differs from T. maritima in its genes involved in myo-inositol metabolism. Its genome also encodes an apparent fructose phosphotransferase system (PTS) sugar transporter. This operon is also found in Thermotoga naphthophila strain RKU-10 but no other Thermotogales. These are the first reported PTS transporters in the Thermotogales.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Azores
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
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Base Sequence
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Fructose / metabolism
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Genome, Bacterial*
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Hot Temperature
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Operon
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Phosphotransferases / genetics
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Phosphotransferases / metabolism
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Seawater / microbiology*
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Thermotoga maritima / enzymology
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Thermotoga maritima / genetics*
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Thermotoga maritima / isolation & purification*
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Thermotoga maritima / metabolism
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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Fructose
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Phosphotransferases