Genome annotation and comparative functional analysis of genomic islands in Bordetella pertussis Tohama I, Bordetella parapertussis 12822, and Bordetella bronchiseptica RB50 genomes

In conclusion, proteins encoded by predicted genomic islands might be associated with the development of increased virulence, pathogenicity, and host restriction for humans toB. pertussis in comparison toB. parapertussis andB. bronchiseptica. The novel encoded proteins can be exploited as potential therapeutic drug targets againstBordetella species.
Source: Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics - Category: Bioinformatics Source Type: research