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Pervasive integrative and conjugative elements shape Porphyromonas gingivalis gene repertoires

Cole B. Matrishin Elaine M. Haase Ashley K. Miles Stephanie Steimer S. Dam Matthew Smardz P. Diaz Kathryn M. Kauffman

Aug 2026 · bioRxiv · 0 citations · 110 references

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It is established that ICEs are pervasive contributors to Pg’s pangenome and unique strain-level gene repertoires, and suggest that ICEs likely impact the virulence and ecology of Pg through the introduction and spread of advantageous traits.

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