Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus

Gram-positiveRodNon-motileFacultative anaerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Lactobacillales

Family

Lactobacillaceae

Genus

Lacticaseibacillus

Description

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that thrives optimally at a temperature of 37.0°C. This species is classified as a facultative anaerobe, which indicates its ability to grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen. Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus is found in a variety of habitats, reflecting its ecological versatility and adaptability. The ability of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus to function as a facultative anaerobe allows it to exploit diverse environments, including fermented foods and the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals. This adaptability may contribute to its resilience and potential utility in probiotic applications, where it can promote gut health by exerting beneficial effects on the microbiome. In addition to its physiological traits, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus is noted for its role in fermentation processes, particularly in dairy products. Its presence in various habitats underscores its ecological significance and potential interactions within microbial communities. Given its diverse environmental presence and metabolic flexibility, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus may play a crucial role in maintaining microbial balance and functionality in both natural and engineered ecosystems.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderLactobacillales
FamilyLactobacillaceae
GenusLacticaseibacillus
SpeciesLacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsFacultative anaerobe
Optimal temperature37
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Homo sapiens, Metazoa, Capra hircus
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNonsporulating
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain UBLR-58 Scaffold_4, whole

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

786740 bp

Thymine Count

783264 bp

Guanine Count

687392 bp

Cytosine Count

687948 bp

Genome Length

2948044 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2736 genes

Non-Coding Genes

130 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

3

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
Head maturation proteaseE6L36_09145Not AvailableNegative1850674 - 185130323845.3
Portal proteinE6L36_09150Not AvailableNegative1851257 - 185251046257.2
Hypothetical proteinE6L36_09155Not AvailableNegative1852515 - 18527066692.52
Large terminase subunitE6L36_09160Not AvailableNegative1852718 - 185443065189.5
P27 familygterminase small subunitE6L36_09165Not AvailableNegative1854452 - 185490717061.5
Hnh endonucleaseE6L36_09170Not AvailableNegative1855108 - 185590231144.2
Hypothetical proteinE6L36_09175Not AvailableNegative1856105 - 185642812658.4
Dna endonuclease i-hmuiE6L36_09180Not AvailableNegative1856432 - 185696219978.8
Gcra cell cycle regulatorE6L36_09185Not AvailableNegative1856949 - 185816646512.2
hypothetical proteinE6L36_09190Not AvailableNegative1858809 - 185947425742.0

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Metabolites

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Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.