作者: Diana R Nemergut , Michael S Robeson , Robert F Kysela , Andrew P Martin , Steven K Schmidt
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摘要: Background Integrons are mechanisms that facilitate horizontal gene transfer, allowing bacteria to integrate and express foreign DNA. These important in the exchange of antibiotic resistance determinants, but can also transfer a diverse suite genes unrelated pathogenicity. Here, we provide systematic analysis distribution diversity integron intI integron-containing bacteria.