Helicobacter pylori FD568

Gram-negativeSpirillaNon-motileMicroaerophilic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Campylobacterota

Class

Epsilonproteobacteria

Order

Campylobacterales

Family

Helicobacteraceae

Genus

Helicobacter

Description

Helicobacter pylori FD568 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its microaerophilic oxygen requirement and spirilla shape. It is typically found in a host-associated habitat, indicating a close relationship with its host organisms. This species exhibits a single-cell arrangement, which is common among many bacteria. H. pylori FD568 is non-motile but possesses flagella, which may play a role in its interactions within the host environment despite the lack of mobility. The optimal growth temperature for this bacterium is 37°C, placing it within the mesophilic temperature range, suitable for growth in warm-blooded hosts. The bacterium has a notable cellular structure, consisting of two membranes and one replicon, which is indicative of its classification within the Proteobacteria phylum. Its biotic relationship is described as free-living, suggesting that while it is often associated with hosts, it may also exist independently in certain environments. The presence of H. pylori in the gastrointestinal tract of humans is well-documented, and its survival strategies, such as microaerophilic metabolism and unique morphology, enable it to thrive in diverse ecological niches. Understanding these traits is essential for studying its role in human health and disease, particularly in relation to gastritis and peptic ulcers. Further research may elucidate the ecological dynamics of H. pylori FD568 and its interactions with both host and environmental factors.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumCampylobacterota
ClassEpsilonproteobacteria
OrderCampylobacterales
FamilyHelicobacteraceae
GenusHelicobacter
SpeciesHelicobacter pylori
StrainFD568

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeSpirilla
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes2
Image of Helicobacter pylori FD568
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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 FD568 contig99, whole genome shotgun sequence.

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

495680 bp

Thymine Count

491212 bp

Guanine Count

318542 bp

Cytosine Count

304719 bp

Genome Length

1610163 bp

Protein-coding Genes

1579 genes

Non-Coding Genes

40 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
2-c-methyl-d-erythritol 4-phosphate cytidylyltransferaseN405_01895Not AvailableNegative250982 - 25220245389.8
serine proteaseN405_01900Not AvailableNegative252224 - 25365451721.2
s-methylmethionine transporterN405_01905Not AvailableNegative253699 - 25514152948.9
phosphatidylglycerophosphate synthaseN405_01910Not AvailableNegative255336 - 25587520223.4
membrane proteinN405_01915Not AvailableNegative255872 - 25648022685.7
7-alpha-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenaseN405_01920Not AvailableNegative256490 - 25727828582.1
dihydrodipicolinate synthaseN405_01925Not AvailableNegative257275 - 25817733358.6
proteaseN405_01930Not AvailableNegative258192 - 25952650374.6
diguanylate cyclaseN405_01935Not AvailableNegative259523 - 26057839136.6
polyphosphate kinaseN405_01940Not AvailableNegative260615 - 26264278109.9

Displaying genes 251 – 260 of 1619 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.