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Draft Genome Sequence of Weissella koreensis Strain HJ, a Probiotic Bacterium Isolated from Kimchi

  • Seung-Min Yang (Institute of Life Sciences and Resources and Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Eiseul Kim (Institute of Life Sciences and Resources and Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • So-Yun Lee (Institute of Life Sciences and Resources and Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Soyeong Mun (Department of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University) ;
  • Hae Choon Chang (Department of Food and Nutrition, Chosun University) ;
  • Hae-Yeong Kim (Institute of Life Sciences and Resources and Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyung Hee University)
  • Received : 2023.01.25
  • Accepted : 2023.02.15
  • Published : 2023.03.28
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Abstract

Here we report the draft genome sequence of Weissella koreensis strain HJ and genomic analysis of its key features. The genome consists of 1,427,571 bp with a GC content of 35.5%, and comprises 1,376 coding genes. In silico analysis revealed the absence of pathogenic factors within the genome. The genome harbors several genes that play an important role in the survival of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, a type III polyketide synthase cluster was identified. Pangenome analysis identified 68 unique genes in W. koreensis strain HJ. The genome information of this strain provides the basis for understanding its probiotic properties.

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Acknowledgement

This work was funded by the Strategic Initiative for Microbiomes in Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Republic of Korea (Grant number 918005-4).

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