Table 1. Genome characteristics of currently sequenced Encephalitozoon cuniculi isolates.
| Isolate | ECI-GB-M1 | ECII | ECIII | ECIII-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTTT repeats | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Genotype | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Genome size | 2.497 | 2.281 | 2.265 | 2.292 |
| Predicted ORFs | 2093 | 1851 | 1847 | 1834 |
| GC (%) | 47.3 | 46.9 | 46.8 | 46.9 |
| Heterozygous loci | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Original host | Rabbit | Mouse | Canine | Lemming |
| Date of Isolation | 1969 | 1972 | 1978 | 2013 |
| Location of isolation | Ohio, USA | Czech Republic | Texas, USA | Czech Republic |
| Lab propagation | Cell culture (monolayer of rabbit cell) | Lab mice (CD-1) or cell culture (RK-13) | Cell culture (MDCK, canine kidney cell) | Swine cells |
Abbreviations: GC, genome GC content; MDCK, Madin-Darby Canine Kidney Epithelial Cells; ORF, open reading frame.