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
septal ring lytic transglycosylase rlpa family proteinHPV225_RS07575Not AvailableNegative1573898 - 157484535497.1
lytic transglycosylase domain-containing proteinHPV225_RS07580Not AvailableNegative1574845 - 157596943377.2
tatd family hydrolaseHPV225_RS07585Not AvailableNegative1576058 - 157682229217.0
riboflavin synthaseHPV225_RS07590Not AvailablePositive1576897 - 157751722852.5
flhb-like flagellar biosynthesis proteinHPV225_RS07595Not AvailablePositive1577518 - 15777909982.15
methionine abc transporter atp-binding proteinHPV225_RS07600Not AvailablePositive1577812 - 157879536585.9
methionine abc transporter permeaseHPV225_RS07605Not AvailablePositive1578797 - 157944423323.7
glycosyltransferase family 8 proteinHPV225_RS07610Not AvailableNegative1579476 - 158059444391.6
hypothetical proteinHPV225_RS07615Not AvailableNegative1580643 - 158107116508.3
lipid a 4'-phosphataseHPV225_RS07620Not AvailableNegative1581081 - 158167722036.9

Displaying genes 1531 – 1540 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.