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
hypothetical proteinDA103_19145Not AvailablePositive3886892 - 388777032498.0
ExcisionaseDA103_19150Not AvailableNegative3887819 - 388811811444.1
Probable excisionase hkacDA103_19155Not AvailablePositive3888200 - 38884248851.66
Minor tail proteinDA103_19160Not AvailableNegative3888503 - 388981045829.3
Hypothetical proteinDA103_19165Not AvailableNegative3889858 - 389076633442.8
Tail fiber proteinDA103_19170Not AvailableNegative3890814 - 389352297255.3
Hypothetical proteinDA103_19175Not AvailableNegative3893522 - 389392014460.5
Hypothetical proteinDA103_19180Not AvailableNegative3893927 - 389451121297.0
Tail proteinDA103_19185Not AvailableNegative3894511 - 389510421472.3
Putative tail componentDA103_19190Not AvailableNegative3895118 - 3898600123487.0

Displaying genes 141 – 150 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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