Complete Genome Sequences of Six Lactobacillus iners Strains Isolated from the Human Vagina
Michael France, Lindsay Rutt, Shilpa Narina, Sarah Arbaugh, Elias McComb, Mike Humphrys, Bing Ma, Matthew R. Hayward, Elizabeth K. Costello, David A. Relman, Douglas S. Kwon, Jacques Ravel
Abstract
Lactobacillus iners is a common member of the human vaginal microbiota, with a genome size smaller than that of other lactobacilli. Here, we report the complete genome sequences of six L. iners strains isolated from different vaginal swab specimens. Three strains were found to harbor ∼100-kbp plasmids, which were not known previously.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyGenomeMicrobiologyPlasmidLactobacillusVaginaWhole genome sequencingGeneticsGeneBacteriaReproductive tract infections researchGut microbiota and healthProbiotics and Fermented Foods