IMMEDB

ImmeDB (Intestinal microbiome mobile element) is a database dedicated to the collection, classification, and annotation of mobile genetic elements (MGEs) from gut microbiome. ImmeDB is comprised of all MGEs identified with a "deletion-based" method. This novel method allows identifying the exact mobilizable unit of active MGEs. In total 4928 putative MGEs were identified and classified into seven classes: integrative conjugative elements, integrative mobilizable elements, prophages, group II introns, transposons, unclassified genomic islands and unclassified islets... Prophages: the latent form of lysogenic bacteriophages that autonomously transfer DNA between cells via transduction. Lysogenic bacteriophages insert into genomes via integrase and encode genes for a capsid which allows them to exit the host cell, and invade other cells ... Integrative conjugative elements (ICEs): a class of MGE that can integrate into genomes using integrase, excise from the genome, circularize using..