Genomic sequencing reveals a 9.3-megabase circular chromosome in Myxococcus xanthus KYC2794, indicating substantial natural product biosynthetic capacity.
The complete genome sequence of the myxobacterium Myxococcus xanthus KYC2794, isolated from soil in the Republic of Korea, is reported.The genome comprises a 9,308,641-bp circular chromosome with a G+C content of 68.88%.Genome annotation identified 7,385 protein-coding genes, 12 rRNA genes, and 67 tRNA genes.Bioinformatic analysis identified 27 putative secondary metabolite biosynthetic gene cluster regions, suggesting a substantial capacity for natural product biosynthesis.
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