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
Putative prohead proteaseDA103_19245Not AvailableNegative3903473 - 390412624213.0
Portal proteinDA103_19250Not AvailableNegative3904113 - 390534245888.1
Gp3DA103_19255Not AvailableNegative3905342 - 39055246316.99
Terminase large subunitDA103_19260Not AvailableNegative3905536 - 390726965603.2
Terminase small subunitDA103_19265Not AvailableNegative3907266 - 390776918265.3
Putative hnh endonucleaseDA103_19270Not AvailableNegative3907936 - 390828613257.8
Host specificity protein (tail fiber protein)DA103_19275Not AvailableNegative3908274 - 390918532868.7
hypothetical proteinDA103_19280Not AvailableNegative3909428 - 390987716488.7
Rha proteinDA103_19285Not AvailableNegative3910348 - 391087220002.2
Putative rz lytic proteinDA103_19290Not AvailableNegative3911296 - 391168214236.2

Displaying genes 161 – 170 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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