Publication
Title
Deciphering within-host microevolution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through whole-genome sequencing : the phenotypic impact and way forward
Author
Abstract
The Mycobacterium tuberculosis genome is more heterogenous and less genetically stable within the host than previously thought. Currently, only limited data exist on the within-host microevolution, diversity, and genetic stability of M. tuberculosis. As a direct consequence, our ability to infer M. tuberculosis transmission chains and to understand the full complexity of drug resistance profiles in individual patients is limited. Furthermore, apart from the acquisition of certain drug resistance-conferring mutations, our knowledge on the function of genetic variants that emerge within a host and their phenotypic impact remains scarce. We performed a systematic literature review of whole-genome sequencing studies of serial and parallel isolates to summarize the knowledge on genetic diversity and within-host microevolution of M. tuberculosis. We identified genomic loci of within-host emerged variants found across multiple studies and determined their functional relevance. We discuss important remaining knowledge gaps and finally make suggestions on the way forward.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Microbiology and molecular biology reviews / American Society for Microbiology. - Washington, D.C.
Publication
Washington : Amer soc microbiology , 2019
ISSN
1092-2172
DOI
10.1128/MMBR.00062-18
Volume/pages
83 :2 (2019) , 21 p.
Article Reference
e00062
ISI
000466789500004
Pubmed ID
30918049
Medium
E-only publicatie
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
Development of a Centre for Whole Genome Sequencing studies of Mycobacterium.
Publication type
Subject
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Last edited 18.12.2024
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