Massive analysis of 64’628 bacterial genomes to decipher a water reservoir and origin of mobile colistin resistance (mcr) gene variants: is there another role for this family of enzymes?
Mariem Ben Khedher, Sophie Alexandra Baron, Toilhata Riziki, Raymond Ruimy, Didier Raoult, Seydina Mouhamadou Diene, Jean‐Marc Rolain
The paper analyzes 64,628 bacterial genomes to identify the reservoir and origin of mcr gene variants, finding widespread presence in environmental bacteria, particularly in water sources.
Scientific Reports · Apr 6, 2020Peer-reviewedGenomics