7 AUGUST 1997 | Jean-F. Tomb, Owen White, Anthony R. Kerlavage, Rebecca A. Clayton, Granger G. Sutton, Robert D. Fleischmann, Karen A. Ketchum, Hans Peter Klenk, Steven Gill, Brian A. Dougherty, Karen Nelson, John Quackenbush, Lixin Zhou, Ewen F. Kirkness, Scott Peterson, Brendan Loftus, Delwood Richardson, Robert Dodson, Hanif G. Khalak, Anna Glodek, Keith McKenney, Lisa M. Fitzgerald, Norman Lee, Mark D. Adams, Erin K. Hickey, Douglas E. Berg, Jeanine D. Gocayne, Teresa R. Utterback, Jeremy D. Peterson, Jenny M. Kelley, Matthew D. Cotton, Janice M. Weidman, Claire Fujii, Cheryl Bowman, Larry Watthey, Erik Wallin, William S. Hayes, Mark Borodovsky, Peter D. Karp, Hamilton O. Smith, Claire M. Fraser & J. Craig Venter
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the complete genome sequence of *Helicobacter pylori* strain 26695, detailing its genetic makeup, regulatory mechanisms, and metabolic pathways. The genome consists of a circular chromosome with 1,667,867 base pairs and 1,590 predicted coding sequences. Key features include well-developed systems for motility, iron scavenging, and DNA restriction and modification. The presence of numerous outer membrane proteins suggests complex host-pathogen interactions. The article also discusses the mechanisms of antigenic variation, acid tolerance, and virulence, highlighting the role of specific genes and proteins. Additionally, it explores the evolutionary relationships of *H. pylori* with other bacteria and its potential for lateral gene transfer. The availability of the complete genome sequence will facilitate further research on *H. pylori* genetic diversity and its impact on disease outcomes.The article provides a comprehensive overview of the complete genome sequence of *Helicobacter pylori* strain 26695, detailing its genetic makeup, regulatory mechanisms, and metabolic pathways. The genome consists of a circular chromosome with 1,667,867 base pairs and 1,590 predicted coding sequences. Key features include well-developed systems for motility, iron scavenging, and DNA restriction and modification. The presence of numerous outer membrane proteins suggests complex host-pathogen interactions. The article also discusses the mechanisms of antigenic variation, acid tolerance, and virulence, highlighting the role of specific genes and proteins. Additionally, it explores the evolutionary relationships of *H. pylori* with other bacteria and its potential for lateral gene transfer. The availability of the complete genome sequence will facilitate further research on *H. pylori* genetic diversity and its impact on disease outcomes.