Whole genome sequences of novel Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus salivarius, and Streptococcus anginosus strains isolated from human gastric biopsy tissue

TL;DR

Researchers sequenced three new bacteria strains from human stomach tissue to understand their role in gastric cancer risk.

Contribution

The study provides whole genome sequences of three novel bacterial strains from gastric biopsy samples.

Findings

Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus salivarius, and Streptococcus anginosus strains were isolated from gastric biopsies.

Genome sequencing was performed to explore their potential pathogenic or protective roles.

The strains were sequenced using Illumina MiSeq for phylogenetic analysis.

Abstract

Three novel bacterial strains, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus salivarius, and Streptococcus anginosus, were cultured from human gastric biopsy tissue from Colombian, South America patients with a high risk for gastric cancer. Bacteria were sequenced using Illumina MiSeq technology for phylogenetic characterization and identification of genetic mechanisms conferring pathogenic or protective potential.