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
Image source: Wikipedia/Wikimedia
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
sodium (na+) symporterHPNQ4228_0570Not AvailablePositive546149 - 54750148697.7
alanine racemaseHPNQ4228_0571Not AvailablePositive547508 - 54864141959.1
amino acid abc superfamily atp binding cassette transporter, binding proteinHPNQ4228_0572Not AvailablePositive548712 - 54948828960.2
amino acid abc superfamily atp binding cassette transporter, membrane proteinHPNQ4228_0573Not AvailablePositive549472 - 55018526346.8
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4228_0574Not AvailablePositive550265 - 55065415448.5
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4228_0575Not AvailablePositive550704 - 55136325744.8
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4228_0576Not AvailablePositive551356 - 55196124125.6
proline/betaine transporterHPNQ4228_0577Not AvailablePositive552432 - 55360143221.8
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4228_0578Not AvailablePositive553598 - 5537747156.47
putative outer membrane proteinHPNQ4228_0579Not AvailableNegative553992 - 55594472144.9

Displaying genes 571 – 580 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.