Reductive evolution and niche adaptation inferred from the genome of Mycobacterium ulcerans, the causative agent of Buruli ulcer

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Figure 3.
Figure 3.

Some important biochemical pathways. The main biochemical activities of M. ulcerans discussed in the text are depicted; these are all present in M. marinum except for mycolactone biosynthesis encoded by pMUM001. Some key genes and pathways that have been inactivated in M. ulcerans are indicated.

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  1. Published in Advance January 8, 2007, doi: 10.1101/gr.5942807 Genome Res. 17: 192-200

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