Helicobacter pylori NQ4099

Gram-negativeSpirillaNon-motileMicroaerophilic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Campylobacterota

Class

Epsilonproteobacteria

Order

Campylobacterales

Family

Helicobacteraceae

Genus

Helicobacter

Description

Helicobacter pylori NQ4099 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its microaerophilic oxygen requirement and spirilla shape. This organism is typically found in a host-associated habitat, indicating its role in living organisms, particularly in the human gastrointestinal tract. H. pylori NQ4099 is notable for its singular cell arrangement and the presence of flagella, which facilitates its mobility, although it is classified as non-motile in practice. Optimal growth for H. pylori NQ4099 occurs at 37°C, positioning it within a mesophilic temperature range. The bacterium possesses a unique cellular structure, featuring two membranes and a single replicon, which are characteristic of its Gram-negative classification. Despite being free-living, H. pylori NQ4099 forms biotic relationships within the host, contributing to its ecological niche. The presence of H. pylori in the human stomach is significant due to its association with various gastrointestinal diseases, including gastritis and peptic ulcers. Understanding the traits of H. pylori NQ4099, particularly its microaerophilic nature and optimal temperature range, is crucial for developing targeted treatments and interventions for infections caused by this bacterium. The study of its habitat and biotic relationships further underscores its ecological role, highlighting the importance of host-associated microorganisms in human health. Accessions for H. pylori NQ4099 can be found under AKNU00000000.1 in genomic databases, supporting ongoing research into its characteristics and behavior.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumCampylobacterota
ClassEpsilonproteobacteria
OrderCampylobacterales
FamilyHelicobacteraceae
GenusHelicobacter
SpeciesHelicobacter pylori
StrainNQ4099

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeSpirilla
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes2
Image of Helicobacter pylori NQ4099
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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 NQ4099 NQ4099.contig.5_1, whole genome shotgun

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

502632 bp

Thymine Count

504049 bp

Guanine Count

322308 bp

Cytosine Count

321653 bp

Genome Length

1650644 bp

Protein-coding Genes

1643 genes

Non-Coding Genes

46 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
Trna-metNot AvailableNot AvailablePositive1356388 - 1356465Not Available
multidrug-efflux transporterHPNQ4099_1380Not AvailablePositive1356606 - 135793748910.5
trna 2-thiocytidine biosynthesis protein ttcaHPNQ4099_1381Not AvailablePositive1357957 - 135871828551.4
na+/h+ antiporterHPNQ4099_1382Not AvailableNegative1358723 - 135987443345.6
multidrug efflux pump vmraHPNQ4099_1383Not AvailableNegative1359900 - 136127951716.6
putative sugar efflux transporterHPNQ4099_1384Not AvailableNegative1361448 - 136258441463.7
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4099_1385Not AvailablePositive1362597 - 13627134436.63
putative carbonate dehydrataseHPNQ4099_1386Not AvailablePositive1362894 - 136363728344.8
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4099_1387Not AvailableNegative1363874 - 136470131371.4
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4099_1388Not AvailableNegative1365168 - 136637645804.9

Displaying genes 1381 – 1390 of 1689 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.