Integron in Gram negative bacteria: Classes and fitness cost

Authors

  • Aisha M AlAmri Assistant Professor, Medical Microbiology, Clinical Lab Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9694-5807

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v8i6.18445

Keywords:

Integron, Integrase, Fitness cost, Gene cassette

Abstract

Bacteria intrinsically harbor methods of gene exchange that are distinct from those in eukaryotes, but subject to natural selection laws. Dissemination of antimicrobial resistance is one of the major consequences of gene exchange ability. Bacterial genomes have the ability to undergo evolutionary changes within specified time frame resulting on an exceptional diversity, especially, under strong selection pressure. One of the most important elements of antimicrobial resistance are integrons which serve as a platform for gene cassettes integration and expression.

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(6) 2017 1-4

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Published

2017-11-01

How to Cite

AlAmri, A. M. (2017). Integron in Gram negative bacteria: Classes and fitness cost. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 8(6), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v8i6.18445

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 6 (2017)

Section

Review Articles

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