Treponema sp.

Gram-negativeSpirillaMotileAnaerobic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Spirochaetota

Class

Spirochaetia

Order

Spirochaetales

Family

Treponemataceae

Genus

Treponema

Description

Treponema sp. is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its spirilla shape and filamentous cell arrangement. This microbe is motile, possessing true flagella that facilitate its movement in anaerobic environments, where it thrives as a chemoheterotroph. Treponema sp. does not form spores and is adapted to diverse habitats, which underscores its ecological versatility. The bacterium contains two replicons, indicating a potentially complex genome structure, with genome accessions available for further genetic investigation. Its anaerobic requirement suggests a metabolic lifestyle that relies on fermentation or other non-oxygen-dependent pathways for energy production. The presence of Treponema sp. in multiple habitats reflects its ecological adaptability, allowing it to occupy niches that support its growth and survival. This adaptability may contribute to its role in various biological processes, including those related to nutrient cycling in anaerobic environments.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumSpirochaetota
ClassSpirochaetia
OrderSpirochaetales
FamilyTreponemataceae
GenusTreponema
SpeciesTreponema sp.
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeSpirilla
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Treponema sp.
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAnaerobic
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Homo sapiens
Cell arrangementFilaments
SporulationNonsporulating
Energy sourceChemoheterotroph
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

MAG TPA_asm: Treponema sp. isolate UBA12037 contig_1652, whole

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

937238 bp

Thymine Count

935457 bp

Guanine Count

1494996 bp

Cytosine Count

1493830 bp

Genome Length

4863556 bp

Protein-coding Genes

4259 genes

Non-Coding Genes

48 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

2

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
heavy metal transporterDIC34_00860Not AvailableNegative154330 - 15620164780.3
homoserine dehydrogenaseDIC34_00865Not AvailablePositive156366 - 15769446017.8
duf2442 domain-containing proteinDIC34_00870Not AvailableNegative157730 - 1579789475.44
duf4160 domain-containing proteinDIC34_00875Not AvailableNegative157950 - 1581899351.25
peptide chain release factor 3DIC34_00880Not AvailablePositive158299 - 15990059629.3
killer suppression protein higaDIC34_00885Not AvailablePositive160385 - 16071712281.7
addiction module antidote protein, higa familyDIC34_00890Not AvailablePositive160710 - 16182541480.5
galactose/methyl galactoside abc transporter permease mglcDIC34_00895Not AvailableNegative162423 - 16342734671.5
sugar abc transporter atp-binding proteinDIC34_00900Not AvailableNegative163469 - 16498656046.5
galactose/glucose abc transporter substrate-binding protein mglbDIC34_00905Not AvailableNegative165111 - 16613336851.3

Displaying genes 171 – 180 of 5970 in total

Pathways

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Metabolites

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