Streptococcus suis

Gram-positiveCocciNon-motileFacultative anaerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Lactobacillales

Family

Streptococcaceae

Genus

Streptococcus

Description

Streptococcus suis is a Gram-positive bacterium characterized by its cocci shape and distinct cell arrangement, which can occur in chains, pairs, or singles. This microbe is non-motile and possesses a single cellular membrane, exhibiting a facultative anaerobic metabolism. Streptococcus suis is classified as mesophilic, with optimal growth occurring at 37°C, which aligns with its specialized habitat requirements. The organism has a notable genomic complexity, evidenced by the presence of 29 replicons and multiple genome accessions that indicate a diverse genetic landscape. This genetic diversity may contribute to its adaptability in various environments. As a free-living bacterium, Streptococcus suis occupies a specialized ecological niche, although the specific details of its habitat are not elaborated upon in the current data. Overall, Streptococcus suis highlights the intricate balance of microbial life and its ability to thrive under specific conditions, reflecting the diverse strategies employed by bacteria in their ecological interactions.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderLactobacillales
FamilyStreptococcaceae
GenusStreptococcus
SpeciesStreptococcus suis
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeCocci
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsFacultative anaerobe
Optimal temperature37
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatSpecialized
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Homo sapiens, Metazoa, Danio rerio
Cell arrangementChains - Pairs - Singles
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Streptococcus suis strain LSS37 genome assembly, contig:

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

686029 bp

Thymine Count

685926 bp

Guanine Count

470189 bp

Cytosine Count

488021 bp

Genome Length

2330170 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2181 genes

Non-Coding Genes

132 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

29

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
uncharacterised proteinERS132399_00012Not AvailableNegative15659 - 157845164.79
uncharacterised proteinERS132399_00013Not AvailableNegative15781 - 1792581954.5
spore coat protein cothERS132399_00014Not AvailableNegative17934 - 1937656346.0
membrane proteinERS132399_00015Not AvailableNegative19382 - 2005925327.1
vtc domain-containing proteinERS132399_00016Not AvailableNegative20071 - 2076927284.9
dna-binding proteinERS132399_00017P64625Negative21054 - 2174626152.2
aminoacylhistidine dipeptidaseERS132399_00018Q4L795Negative21801 - 2319851521.4
cystathionine beta-lyaseERS132399_00019O31632Negative23263 - 2439941734.3
endoribonuclease l-pspERS132399_00020Q9UZA3Negative24403 - 2478313793.3
arginine permeaseERS132399_00021P9WQM4Negative24811 - 2620849318.6

Displaying genes 141 – 150 of 55876 in total

Metabolites

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Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
Average massMonoisotopic mass
BASm0000237(R)-4'-phosphopantothenateC9H18NO8PChemical structure of (R)-4'-phosphopantothenateNot available
Average299.2149Da
Monoisotopic299.0770031Da
BASm00002512-dehydropantoateC6H9O4Chemical structure of 2-dehydropantoateNot available
Average145.1333Da
Monoisotopic145.050083776Da
BASm0000387(6R)-5,10-methylene-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolateC20H21N7O6Chemical structure of (6R)-5,10-methylene-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolateNot available
Average455.432Da
Monoisotopic455.1564286Da
BASm00008001,8-diazacyclotetradecane-2,9-dioneC12H22N2O2Chemical structure of 1,8-diazacyclotetradecane-2,9-dioneNot available
Average226.32Da
Monoisotopic226.168127956Da
BASm0001279(6S)-5-methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolateC20H23N7O6Chemical structure of (6S)-5-methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolateNot available
Average457.4399Da
Monoisotopic457.1709815Da
BASm0001697(S)-4,5-dihydroxypentane-2,3-dioneC5H8O4Chemical structure of (S)-4,5-dihydroxypentane-2,3-dioneNot available
Average132.1146Da
Monoisotopic132.042258744Da
BASm0001717fumarateC4H2O4Chemical structure of fumarateNot available
Average114.0563Da
Monoisotopic113.9953086Da
BASm0001779orotateC5H3N2O4Chemical structure of orotateNot available
Average155.09Da
Monoisotopic155.0098302Da
BASm0001845nicotinateC6H4NO2Chemical structure of nicotinateNot available
Average122.1015Da
Monoisotopic122.0242034Da
BASm0001865diphosphateHO7P2Chemical structure of diphosphateNot available
Average174.95Da
Monoisotopic174.9213971Da

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Health Effects

Health ConditionRelationReference
MeningitisCausesPMC11046750
EndocarditisCausesPMC11046750
ArthritisCausesPMC11046750
SepsisCausesPMC11046750
Purulent meningitisCausesPMC11046750
Cerebral ischemiaCausesPMC11046750
Streptococcal diseaseCausesPMC11542422
MeningitisCausesPMC11542422
SepticemiaCausesPMC11542422
EndocarditisCausesPMC11542422

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