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
protein translocase subunit secfHPV225_RS07425Not AvailablePositive1545044 - 154601536209.0
duf6394 family proteinHPV225_RS07430Not AvailablePositive1546025 - 154636612345.5
leucine--trna ligaseHPV225_RS07435Not AvailablePositive1546376 - 154879693133.0
lps assembly lipoprotein lpteHPV225_RS07440Not AvailablePositive1548793 - 154930519538.2
bifunctional folylpolyglutamate synthase/dihydrofolate synthaseHPV225_RS07445Not AvailablePositive1549295 - 155046444469.2
m23b family cell shape-determining dd-metalloendopeptidase csd2HPV225_RS07450Not AvailablePositive1550464 - 155139034929.6
peptidoglycan dd-metalloendopeptidase csd1HPV225_RS07455Not AvailablePositive1551399 - 155233435485.2
polymer-forming cytoskeletal proteinHPV225_RS07460Not AvailablePositive1552253 - 155266314510.6
transcription-repair coupling factorHPV225_RS07465Not AvailablePositive1552667 - 1555666113071.0
ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase iron-sulfur subunitHPV225_RS07470Not AvailablePositive1555792 - 155629518285.2

Displaying genes 1501 – 1510 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.