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
putative vacuolating cytotoxin (vaca)-like proteinHPNQ4228_0672Not AvailablePositive657180 - 665906313344.0
diaminopimelate decarboxylaseHPNQ4228_0673Not AvailablePositive665954 - 66717145183.9
chorismate mutaseHPNQ4228_0674Not AvailablePositive667176 - 66746611240.8
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4228_0675Not AvailablePositive667479 - 66835133728.2
para-aminobenzoate synthase-aminase component/aminodeoxychorismate lyaseHPNQ4228_0676Not AvailablePositive668352 - 67005565523.9
aliphatic amidaseHPNQ4228_0677Not AvailablePositive670238 - 67119435548.4
flagellar hook-associated proteinHPNQ4228_0678Not AvailableNegative671281 - 67376792173.1
ribosomal protein l21HPNQ4228_0679Not AvailablePositive674010 - 67432411850.8
ribosomal protein l27HPNQ4228_0680Not AvailablePositive674338 - 6746049760.72
dipeptide-binding abc transporterHPNQ4228_0681Not AvailablePositive674722 - 67637462422.9

Displaying genes 671 – 680 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.