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
succinate--coa ligase subunit alphaDA103_14625Not AvailableNegative2935934 - 293680329807.3
adp-forming succinate--coa ligase subunit betaDA103_14630Not AvailableNegative2936803 - 293796941479.1
2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase complex dihydrolipoyllysine-residue succinyltransferaseDA103_14635Not AvailableNegative2938052 - 293927244027.0
2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase e1 componentDA103_14640Not AvailableNegative2939287 - 2942094105006.0
succinate dehydrogenase iron-sulfur subunitDA103_14645Not AvailableNegative2942328 - 294304426714.2
succinate dehydrogenase flavoprotein subunitDA103_14650Not AvailableNegative2943060 - 294482664512.7
succinate dehydrogenase membrane anchor subunitDA103_14655Not AvailableNegative2944826 - 294517312789.1
succinate dehydrogenase cytochrome b556 subunitDA103_14660Not AvailableNegative2945167 - 294555614281.0
citrate synthaseDA103_14675Not AvailablePositive2946211 - 294749448087.7
endonuclease viiiDA103_14680Not AvailableNegative2947593 - 294838429996.4

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

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