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


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
putative flagellar assembly proteinHPNQ4099_0552Not AvailablePositive527639 - 52840929046.9
1-deoxy-d-xylulose-5-phosphate synthaseHPNQ4099_0553Not AvailablePositive528412 - 53026267440.5
gtp-binding protein lepaHPNQ4099_0554Not AvailablePositive530277 - 53206766067.4
cytosine-specific methyltransferaseHPNQ4099_0555Not AvailablePositive532076 - 53300535599.3
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4099_0556Not AvailablePositive532998 - 53346817577.0
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4099_0557Not AvailablePositive533548 - 5336764791.85
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4099_0558Not AvailablePositive533713 - 5338414805.79
hypothetical proteinHPNQ4099_0559Not AvailableNegative533800 - 5339164517.73
flagellar basal-body rod flggHPNQ4099_0560Not AvailableNegative534143 - 53495229988.4
alpha-ketoglutarate permeaseHPNQ4099_0561Not AvailableNegative535006 - 53631948723.6

Displaying genes 561 – 570 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.