Enterobacter hormaechei

Gram-negativeRodFacultative anaerobe

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Pseudomonadota

Class

Gammaproteobacteria

Order

Enterobacterales

Family

Enterobacteriaceae

Genus

Enterobacter

Description

Enterobacter hormaechei is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium characterized by the presence of true flagella and its classification as a facultative anaerobe, allowing it to thrive in varying oxygen environments. This mesophilic organism typically resides in host-associated habitats, which suggests a close relationship with its environment, yet it also displays a free-living biotic relationship. The bacterium possesses a complex genome, evidenced by the presence of 14 replicons and multiple genome accessions, including FKCM00000000.1 and NZ_CP031568.1, among others. These genomic features may provide insights into its adaptability and potential metabolic capabilities within diverse ecological niches. Understanding the ecological role of Enterobacter hormaechei is crucial, as it may participate in various biochemical processes in its environment, contributing to nutrient cycling and interactions within microbial communities. The unique combination of traits highlights its versatility and potential significance in both clinical and environmental microbiology.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumPseudomonadota
ClassGammaproteobacteria
OrderEnterobacterales
FamilyEnterobacteriaceae
GenusEnterobacter
SpeciesEnterobacter hormaechei
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeRod
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Enterobacter hormaechei
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsFacultative anaerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatHostAssociated
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Homo sapiens
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

12960 bp

Thymine Count

11665 bp

Guanine Count

11285 bp

Cytosine Count

10251 bp

Genome Length

46161 bp

Protein-coding Genes

59 genes

Non-Coding Genes

0 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

14

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
glutathione peroxidaseE6R39_05495Not AvailablePositive1082240 - 108279120458.5
vitamin b12 abc transporter atp-binding protein btudE6R39_05500Not AvailablePositive1082791 - 108354627116.2
endopeptidaseE6R39_05505Not AvailablePositive1083619 - 108408317435.8
eal domain-containing proteinE6R39_05510Not AvailablePositive1084377 - 108509026472.4
ydiu family proteinE6R39_05515Not AvailablePositive1085152 - 108659454456.5
heme abc transporter atp-binding proteinE6R39_05520Not AvailableNegative1086591 - 108737028838.8
iron abc transporter permeaseE6R39_05525Not AvailableNegative1087363 - 108835534646.9
hemin abc transporter substrate-binding proteinE6R39_05530Not AvailableNegative1088355 - 108917328899.0
hematinate-forming heme oxygenase chusE6R39_05535Not AvailableNegative1089170 - 109019838306.3
tonb-dependent hemoglobin/transferrin/lactoferrin family receptorE6R39_05540Not AvailableNegative1090234 - 109221671888.1

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Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

Health ConditionRelationReference
Bloodstream infectionsCausesPMC10545569
Bloodstream infectionCausesPMC10545569
Bloodstream infectionsCausesPMC8934286
Secondary bacterial infectionsCausesPMC8934286
Pelvic abscessCausesPMC8984993

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