Helicobacter pylori NQ4228

Gram-negativeSpirillaNon-motileMicroaerophilic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Campylobacterota

Class

Epsilonproteobacteria

Order

Campylobacterales

Family

Helicobacteraceae

Genus

Helicobacter

Description

Helicobacter pylori NQ4228 is a microaerophilic, Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its spirilla shape and presence of flagella, which contributes to its motility. This organism is typically found in a host-associated habitat, indicating a specific relationship with its living environment. H. pylori NQ4228 exhibits a single-cell arrangement, highlighting its independence in terms of cellular organization. The bacterium thrives optimally at a temperature of 37°C, falling within the mesophilic temperature range, which is conducive to its growth and metabolic activities. H. pylori NQ4228 has a unique cellular structure, consisting of two membranes and a single replicon, which is indicative of its genetic organization. Despite its classification as free-living, H. pylori is commonly associated with the gastric environment in humans and other animals, where it can influence host health. Its microaerophilic nature suggests that it requires reduced levels of oxygen for survival, which aligns with its habitat within the stomach, where oxygen levels are lower than in the external environment. Understanding the specific traits of Helicobacter pylori NQ4228 provides insight into its ecological role and potential impact on host organisms. Its adaptations to a microaerophilic lifestyle and its presence in the gastric environment may contribute to its pathogenicity and the complexities of gastrointestinal health. The information provided in accession AKNT00000000.1 serves as a reference for further studies on this bacterium.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumCampylobacterota
ClassEpsilonproteobacteria
OrderCampylobacterales
FamilyHelicobacteraceae
GenusHelicobacter
SpeciesHelicobacter pylori
StrainNQ4228

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeSpirilla
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes2
Image of Helicobacter pylori NQ4228
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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 NQ4228 NQ4228.contig.6_1, whole genome shotgun

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

500782 bp

Thymine Count

508408 bp

Guanine Count

322934 bp

Cytosine Count

321157 bp

Genome Length

1653281 bp

Protein-coding Genes

1627 genes

Non-Coding Genes

41 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
ferrous iron transport protein bHPNQ4228_1152Not AvailableNegative1163626 - 116555471399.7
polysaccharide biosynthesis proteinHPNQ4228_1153Not AvailablePositive1165697 - 116650931628.7
putative type ii cytosine specific methyltransferaseHPNQ4228_1154Not AvailablePositive1166641 - 116777744177.5
type ii restriction endonucleaseHPNQ4228_1155Not AvailablePositive1167780 - 116865233666.8
acetone carboxylase, gamma subunitHPNQ4228_1156Not AvailableNegative1168793 - 116929319711.7
acetone carboxylase subunit alphaHPNQ4228_1157Not AvailableNegative1169317 - 117161486560.6
hydantoin utilization protein aHPNQ4228_1158Not AvailableNegative1171626 - 117376778512.2
outer membrane proteinHPNQ4228_1159Not AvailableNegative1174000 - 117496537155.2
short chain fatty acid transporter family proteinHPNQ4228_1160Not AvailableNegative1175126 - 117649049140.4
3-oxoacid coa-transferaseHPNQ4228_1161Not AvailableNegative1176510 - 117713322264.3

Displaying genes 1151 – 1160 of 1668 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.