Enterobacter cloacae str. amazonensis

Gram-negativeRodNon-motileFacultative anaerobe

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Pseudomonadota

Class

Gammaproteobacteria

Order

Enterobacterales

Family

Enterobacteriaceae

Genus

Enterobacter

Description

Enterobacter cloacae strain amazonensis is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits facultative anaerobic metabolism. This strain is part of the diverse Enterobacter genus, which is commonly found in various environments, indicating its adaptability to multiple habitats. As a facultative anaerobe, E. cloacae str. amazonensis can thrive in both the presence and absence of oxygen, allowing it to occupy a range of ecological niches where oxygen levels may fluctuate. The versatility of Enterobacter cloacae in its habitat preferences suggests a potential role in nutrient cycling and bioremediation processes, particularly in environments where organic matter is abundant. Given its ability to grow in diverse conditions, E. cloacae str. amazonensis may contribute to the microbial community dynamics in soil, water, and possibly within associated host organisms. This adaptability underscores the importance of studying such strains, as they may possess unique metabolic capabilities that could be harnessed for biotechnological applications. Overall, Enterobacter cloacae str. amazonensis exemplifies the resilience and ecological significance of bacteria within the Enterobacter genus.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumPseudomonadota
ClassGammaproteobacteria
OrderEnterobacterales
FamilyEnterobacteriaceae
GenusEnterobacter
SpeciesEnterobacter cloacae
Strainamazonensis

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeRod
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes2
Image of Enterobacter cloacae str. amazonensis
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsFacultative anaerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Homo sapiens, Bos, Okapia johnstoni
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityHuman

Genome Summary

Enterobacter cloacae strain amazonensis

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1187862 bp

Thymine Count

1181621 bp

Guanine Count

1329387 bp

Cytosine Count

1355110 bp

Genome Length

5053980 bp

Protein-coding Genes

4683 genes

Non-Coding Genes

263 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
flagellin flicDA103_04790Not AvailablePositive1000432 - 100136432393.5
flagellin flicDA103_04795Not AvailablePositive1001552 - 100245731485.2
hypothetical proteinDA103_04800Not AvailablePositive1002630 - 1006268136980.0
hypothetical proteinDA103_04805Not AvailablePositive1006271 - 1009663127103.0
hypothetical proteinDA103_04815Not AvailablePositive1010267 - 101107029765.6
acyl-protein synthetaseDA103_04820Not AvailablePositive1011063 - 101214540099.1
acyl-coa reductaseDA103_04825Not AvailablePositive1012129 - 101333745593.1
rna polymerase sigma factor fliaDA103_04830Not AvailablePositive1013470 - 101418927507.8
flagella biosynthesis regulatory protein flizDA103_04835Not AvailablePositive1014244 - 101479521488.0
cystine abc transporter substrate-binding proteinDA103_04840Not AvailablePositive1014882 - 101568228934.9

Displaying genes 1141 – 1150 of 4946 in total

Metabolites

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

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

Health ConditionRelationReference
Vertebral osteomyelitisCausesPMC1004780
BacteremiaCausesPMC1004780
SpondylodiscitisCausesPMC1004780
Bloodstream infectionsCausesPMC10545569
Bloodstream infectionCausesPMC10545569
BsiCausesPMC10545569
Urinary and respiratory tract infectionsCausesPMC8956555

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