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
fimbriae assembly proteinDA103_15555Not AvailableNegative3126340 - 312686118263.4
type 1 fimbrin d-mannose specific adhesin fimhDA103_15560Not AvailableNegative3126871 - 312787836304.2
outer membrane usher proteinDA103_15565Not AvailableNegative3127871 - 313043293272.6
molecular chaperone fimcDA103_15570Not AvailableNegative3130447 - 313113925143.4
type 1 fimbrial protein subunit fimiDA103_15575Not AvailableNegative3131174 - 313171919467.3
type 1 fimbrial protein subunit fimaDA103_15580Not AvailableNegative3131783 - 313233418895.0
bifunctional methylenetetrahydrofolate dehydrogenase/methenyltetrahydrofolate cyclohydrolase foldDA103_15585Not AvailablePositive3132645 - 313351130987.5
ribosome-associated proteinDA103_15590Not AvailablePositive3133513 - 31337257484.07
pts n-acetylglucosamine transporter subunit iicbDA103_15595Not AvailablePositive3133959 - 313545853972.6
mal regulon transcriptional regulator maliDA103_15600Not AvailablePositive3135542 - 313655837059.8

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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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