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- Title
Editorial: Spiroplasma, Mycoplasma, Phytoplasma, and other genome-reduced and wall-less mollicutes: their genetics, genomics, mechanics, interactions and symbiosis with insects, other animals and plants.
- Authors
Takema Fukatsu; Shigeyuki Kakizawa; Toshiyuki Harumoto; Akiko Sugio; Chih-Horng Kuo
- Abstract
This document is an editorial that discusses the unique features of genome-reduced, wall-less bacteria belonging to the genera Spiroplasma, Mycoplasma, and "Candidatus Phytoplasma." These bacteria are mostly parasitic or symbiotic to various animals or plants and have been studied for their genetics, genomics, mechanics, and interactions with their hosts. The editorial highlights recent advancements in high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies that have contributed to our growing knowledge of these microbes. The Research Topic covered in this editorial aims to compile new information on these bacteria and includes articles on Spiroplasma, Mycoplasma, and Phytoplasma. The articles discuss topics such as microbial diversity, genomics, reproductive manipulation, defense mechanisms, toxins, biophysics, and synthetic biology. The research provides insights into the molecular mechanisms and protective roles of certain long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in response to M. pneumoniae infections. Additionally, technological advancements in whole genome sequencing of Phytoplasma are described, including methods for enriching phytoplasma cells and obtaining complete genome assemblies. The articles highlight the need for further understanding of these bacteria and their biological roles.
- Subjects
MICROBIOLOGY; MOBILE genetic elements; PHENOMENOLOGICAL biology; MYCOPLASMA pneumoniae; LIFE sciences; METAGENOMICS; SYNTHETIC biology; TOXINS
- Publication
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1664-302X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3389/fmicb.2024.1477536