Comparative analysis reveals unique genes influencing morphology in Mycobacterium abscessus isolates, suggesting new avenues of research.
By analysing clinical MABC isolates, we show that morphotype variation cannot be explained by the GPL locus only. Unique genes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis were identified, informing further investigation into mechanisms distinguishing smooth and rough morphotypes of clinical MABC isolates.
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