Comparative Genomics Provides Insights into the Genetic Diversity and Evolution of the DPANN Superphylum
Liangzhi Li, Zhenghua Liu, Zhicheng Zhou, Min Zhang, Delong Meng, Xueduan Liu, Ye Huang, Xiu-Tong Li, Zhen Jiang, Shuiping Zhong, Łukasz Drewniak, Zhendong Yang, Qian Li, Yongjun Liu, Xiaolong Nan, Biguang Jiang, Cheng‐Ying Jiang, Huaqun Yin
Abstract
had the biggest genome among DPANN phyla, possessing many pathways missing in other phyla, such as formaldehyde assimilation and the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway. In addition, LGT acted as an important force to provide DPANN archaeal genetic flexibility that permitted the occupation of diverse niches. This study has advanced our understanding of the diversity and genome evolution of archaea.
Topics & Concepts
ArchaeaBiologyCrenarchaeotaMetagenomicsPhylumTransaldolaseThree-domain systemHorizontal gene transferEuryarchaeotaGeneticsLineage (genetic)GenomeGeneEvolutionary biologyBiochemistryEnzymePentose phosphate pathwayGlycolysisGenomics and Phylogenetic StudiesMicrobial Community Ecology and PhysiologyEnzyme Structure and Function