A comprehensive analysis of antibiotic resistance genes in the giant panda gut.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Deng, Feilong; Han, Yanhua; Huang, Yushan; Li, Desheng; Chai, Jianmin; Deng, Linhua; Wei, Ming; Wu, Kai; Zhao, HuaBin; Yang, Guan; Zhao, Jiangchao; Li, Ying; Wang, Chengdong
- Source
- iMeta. Feb2024, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p1-6. 6p.
- Subject
- *GIANT panda
*ENTEROTYPES
*DRUG resistance in bacteria
*DATA modeling
*MOBILE genetic elements
*HUMAN-animal relationships
*HORIZONTAL gene transfer
- Language
- ISSN
- 2770-5986
This article provides a detailed analysis of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the gut microbiota of giant pandas. The study identifies specific bacteria species that carry ARGs and reveals that captive pandas have a higher abundance of ARGs compared to wild pandas. The research also uncovers a genetic similarity between ARGs in pandas and those found in the human gut microbiome, suggesting a potential for gene transfer. These findings contribute to our understanding of ARGs in giant pandas and emphasize the importance of further research on resistance gene expression. [Extracted from the article]