Complete Genome Sequence of Porphyromonas gingivalis KCOM 2798 Isolated from Human Dental Plaque of a Chronic Periodontitis Patient

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Authors: Yun Kyong Lim, Soon-Nang Park, Suk Ji, Joong‐Ki Kook
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Abstract

Porphyromonas gingivalis is a Gram-negative, anaerobicPorphyromonas gingivalis is a keystone pathogen associated with chronic periodontitis and related systemic conditions.We report the complete genome sequence of strain KCOM 2798, isolated from dental plaque of a Korean patient with periodontitis.The genome consists of a single circular chromosome of 2,410,673 bp with 48.5% GC content, encoding 2,177 genes, including 1,986 protein-coding sequences, 53 tRNAs, 12 rRNAs, 2 ncRNAs, and 124 pseudogenes.Genes for gingipains, fimbriae, hemagglutinins, adhesins, and antibiotic resistance were identified.This genome information may provide a useful basis for future comparative and functional studies of P. gingivalis pathogenicity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Microbial infections and disease research

Publication details

Journal / source
Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
Volume
54
Publication date
13 January 2026
Language
EN