Cis-encoded non-coding antisense RNAs in streptococci and other low GC Gram (+) bacterial pathogens

Authors

Kyu Hong ChoFollow
Jeong-Ho Kim, George Washington University

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

3-26-2015

Journal

Frontiers in Genetics

Volume

Volume 6

Inclusive Pages

Article number 110

DOI

10.3389/fgene.2015.00110

Abstract

Due to recent advances of bioinformatics and high throughput sequencing technology, discovery of regulatory non-coding RNAs in bacteria has been increased to a great extent. Based on this bandwagon, many studies searching for trans-acting small non-coding RNAs in streptococci have been performed intensively, especially in the important human pathogen, group A and B streptococci. However, studies for cis-encoded non-coding antisense RNAs in streptococci have been scarce. A recent study shows antisense RNAs are involved in virulence gene regulation in group B streptococcus, S. agalactiae. This suggests antisense RNAs could have important roles in the pathogenesis of streptococcal pathogens. In this review, we describe recent discoveries of chromosomal cis-encoded antisense RNAs in streptococcal pathogens and other low GC Gram (+) bacteria to provide a guide for future studies.

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APA Citation

Cho KH and Kim J-H (2015) Cis-encoded non-coding antisense RNAs in streptococci and other low GC Gram (+) bacterial pathogens. Front. Genet. 6:110.

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