Complete genome sequences of Clostridium perfringens Del1 strain isolated from chickens affected by necrotic enteritis

ConclusionComplete chromosomal and plasmid sequences of Del1 strain are presented in this report. Since Del1 was isolated from a field disease outbreak, this strain is a good source to identify virulent genes that cause many damaging effects of Clostridial infections in chicken gut. Genome sequencing of the chicken pathogenic isolates from commercial farms provides valuable insights into the molecular pathogenesis ofC. perfringens as a gastrointestinal pathogen in food animals. The detailed information on gene sequencing of this important field strain will benefit the development of novel vaccines specific forC. perfringens-induced NE in chickens.
Source: Gut Pathogens - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research