# High-quality genome assembly of Listeria monocytogenes Lm208 (CNL895805): a domestic strain able to grow faster at low temperature when exogenous unsaturated fatty acids are present

## TL;DR

Scientists sequenced and analyzed the genome of a Listeria monocytogenes strain that grows faster at low temperatures when unsaturated fatty acids are present.

## Contribution

The study provides a high-quality genome assembly and investigates genes related to fatty-acid metabolism in a cold-adapted Listeria strain.

## Key findings

- The genome of Lm208 was sequenced and annotated with a focus on fatty-acid metabolism genes.
- The strain shows enhanced growth at low temperatures when exogenous unsaturated fatty acids are present.
- Genes related to fatty-acid metabolism were analyzed using sequence alignment methods.

## Abstract

The genome of Listeria monocytogenes Lm208 strain has been sequenced and assembled. The draft genome has been automatically annotated. Considering its specific ability to grow faster at low temperatures in the presence of exogenous fatty acids, the annotation of genes related to fatty-acid metabolism was investigated using local and multiple sequence alignments.