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
high-affinity branched-chain amino acid abc transporter atp-binding protein livgDIC34_14125Not AvailableNegative3148099 - 314886027546.9
branched-chain amino acid abc transporter permeaseDIC34_14130Not AvailableNegative3148873 - 314993738339.4
branched-chain amino acid abc transporter permeaseDIC34_14135Not AvailableNegative3149934 - 315082731946.7
branched-chain amino acid abc transporter substrate-binding proteinDIC34_14140Not AvailableNegative3150936 - 315208740494.2
adenylate/guanylate cyclase domain-containing proteinDIC34_14145Not AvailablePositive3152222 - 315367951079.4
hypothetical proteinDIC34_14150Not AvailablePositive3153672 - 315422320101.6
hypothetical proteinDIC34_14155Not AvailableNegative3154257 - 315482921608.8
hypothetical proteinDIC34_14160Not AvailableNegative3154871 - 315679066429.0
electron transport complex subunit rsxcDIC34_14165Not AvailablePositive3157250 - 315863548041.7
nadh-quinone reductaseDIC34_14170Not AvailablePositive3158659 - 315966034399.6

Displaying genes 2761 – 2770 of 5970 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

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Metabolites

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