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Qian C, Du Y, Li H, Wu P, Wang L, Wei Y, Cao H, Yin Z, Zhang Y, Zhu Y, Guo X, Liu B. Development of rapid and simple experimental and in silico serotyping systems for Citrobacter. Future Microbiol 2018; 13:1511-1522. [PMID: 30099919 PMCID: PMC6240886 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2018-0187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Aim: Members of the genus Citrobacter are important opportunistic pathogens responsible for high mortality rate. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to develop efficient and accurate Citrobacter typing schemes for clinical detection and epidemiological surveillance. Materials & methods: Using genomic and experimental analyses, we located the O-antigen biosynthesis gene clusters in Citrobacter genome for the first time, and used comparative genomic analyses to reveal the specific genes in different Citrobacter serotypes. Results: Based on the specific genes in O-antigen biosynthesis gene clusters of Citrobacter, we established experimental and in silico serotyping systems for this bacterium. Conclusion: Both serotyping tools are reliable, and our observations are biologically and clinically relevant for understanding and managing Citrobacter infection.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chengqian Qian
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Yuhui Du
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Huiying Li
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Pan Wu
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Lu Wang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Yi Wei
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Hengchun Cao
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Zhiqiu Yin
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Yang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Yiming Zhu
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Xi Guo
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
| | - Bin Liu
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology & Technology, Ministry of Education, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,TEDA Institute of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Nankai University, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Microbial Functional Genomics, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, Tianjin, PR China
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