Helicobacter pylori v225d

Gram-negativeSpirillaNon-motileMicroaerophilic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Campylobacterota

Class

Epsilonproteobacteria

Order

Campylobacterales

Family

Helicobacteraceae

Genus

Helicobacter

Description

Helicobacter pylori v225d is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic bacterium characterized by its spirilla shape and solitary cell arrangement. This organism thrives optimally at a temperature of 37.0°C, which aligns with its habitat as a host-associated microbe, often found within the gastric environment of mammals. As a spirilla, H. pylori v225d exhibits a distinctive helical form, which may contribute to its motility and ability to colonize the gastric mucosa. The microaerophilic nature of this strain indicates a requirement for reduced oxygen levels, which is consistent with its adaptation to the oxygen-poor conditions of the stomach. This adaptation is crucial for its survival and potential interactions within the host's microbiome. The specific ecological niche of H. pylori v225d suggests that it plays a role in the complex microbial community of the gastric environment, where it may impact various physiological processes in the host. Understanding the traits of this strain can provide insights into its ecological role and the dynamics of host-microbe interactions in the gastric milieu. Further investigation into its specific adaptations and interactions may reveal more about the broader implications for gastric health and disease.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumCampylobacterota
ClassEpsilonproteobacteria
OrderCampylobacterales
FamilyHelicobacteraceae
GenusHelicobacter
SpeciesHelicobacter pylori
Strainv225d

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeSpirilla
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes2
Image of Helicobacter pylori v225d
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsMicroaerophilic
Optimal temperature37
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatHostAssociated
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementSingles
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Helicobacter pylori v225d plasmid pHPv225d, complete sequence.

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

2583 bp

Thymine Count

2334 bp

Guanine Count

1112 bp

Cytosine Count

1297 bp

Genome Length

7326 bp

Protein-coding Genes

6 genes

Non-Coding Genes

0 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

2

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
transcriptional regulatorHPV225_RS06790Not AvailableNegative1410973 - 141159924420.5
transcriptional regulatorHPV225_RS06795Not AvailablePositive1411597 - 141306657239.9
sprt family zinc-dependent metalloproteaseHPV225_RS06800Not AvailablePositive1413066 - 141377328053.4
tonb-dependent receptor family proteinHPV225_RS06805Not AvailableNegative1413864 - 141638994626.0
arginaseHPV225_RS06815Not AvailableNegative1417107 - 141807536995.9
alanine dehydrogenaseHPV225_RS06820Not AvailablePositive1418279 - 141942140977.1
transcriptional regulatorHPV225_RS06825Not AvailablePositive1419526 - 142125560872.9
outer membrane proteinHPV225_RS06830Not AvailableNegative1421266 - 142199426826.6
nad(+)/nadh kinaseHPV225_RS06835Not AvailablePositive1422180 - 142303431625.4
dna repair protein recnHPV225_RS06840Not AvailablePositive1423047 - 142462159593.2

Displaying genes 1371 – 1380 of 1548 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.