Complete Genome Sequence of <i>Streptococcus</i> sp. HJ1 Reveals Genes for Colonization and Survival on Human Skin
A novel bacterial strain, designated Streptococcus sp.HJ1 (hereafter referred to as strain HJ1), was isolated from healthy human facial skin.Its whole genome was sequenced and analyzed, revealing a 1.9 Mbp genome with 1,972 genes.Genomic analysis suggests it is closely related to Streptococcus oralis (94.6% ANI), and it harbors a putative collagen-binding protein and several antibiotic resistance genes.These genomic features suggest adaptations for host tissue adhesion, survival in the skin environment, and stress tolerance.
Authors
- Da-Ryung Jung
- Ikwhan Kim
- Jae Ho Shin
- HeeJoo Hwang
- Yeongyun Jung
Institutions
- Hallym University (KR)
- Kyungpook National University (KR)
- Hallym University Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.48022/mbl.2509.09017
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Environment
- Korea Health Industry Development Institute
- Korea Basic Science Institute
- Ministry of Education, India
- Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute