Genomic Island-Mediated Horizontal Transfer of the Erythromycin Resistance Gene <i>erm</i> (X) among Bifidobacteria
Baiyuan Li, Dan Chen, Fan Lin, Wu Chuanyu, Linyan Cao, Huahai Chen, Yunfei Hu, Yeshi Yin
Abstract
Bifidobacteria are a very important group of gut microbiota, and the presence of these bacteria has many beneficial effects for the host. Thus, bifidobacteria have attracted growing interest owing to their potential probiotic properties.
Topics & Concepts
Horizontal gene transferErythromycinGene transferBiologyGeneticsGeneResistance (ecology)BifidobacteriumMicrobiologyBacteriaGenomeAntibioticsEcologyLactobacillusMycobacterium research and diagnosisBacteriophages and microbial interactionsGut microbiota and health