Helicobacter pylori UM065

Gram-negativeSpirillaNon-motileMicroaerophilic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Campylobacterota

Class

Epsilonproteobacteria

Order

Campylobacterales

Family

Helicobacteraceae

Genus

Helicobacter

Description

Helicobacter pylori UM065 is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its microaerophilic nature and distinctive spirilla shape. This organism is typically found in host-associated habitats, specifically within the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, where it plays a role in various ecological interactions. H. pylori UM065 is non-motile and possesses flagella, which may contribute to its ability to navigate through the viscous environment of the stomach. This bacterium is mesophilic, with an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, aligning closely with the body temperature of its hosts. H. pylori UM065 has a unique cellular structure, featuring two membranes and a single replicon, which is typical of Gram-negative bacteria. Its biotic relationship is categorized as free-living, suggesting that it can survive independently but often resides in association with a host. The presence of H. pylori in the gastrointestinal tract has significant implications for human health, as it is associated with conditions such as gastritis and peptic ulcers. The ecological insight into H. pylori UM065 emphasizes its adaptability to a microaerophilic environment and its reliance on host interactions for survival and replication. The accession number for this strain is AUSM00000000.1, providing a reference for further research and exploration of its specific traits and behaviors.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumCampylobacterota
ClassEpsilonproteobacteria
OrderCampylobacterales
FamilyHelicobacteraceae
GenusHelicobacter
SpeciesHelicobacter pylori
StrainUM065

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeSpirilla
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes2
Image of Helicobacter pylori UM065
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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 UM065 contig9, whole genome shotgun sequence.

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

487402 bp

Thymine Count

482063 bp

Guanine Count

310191 bp

Cytosine Count

306997 bp

Genome Length

1586653 bp

Protein-coding Genes

1524 genes

Non-Coding Genes

47 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
flagellar basal body rod protein flggN200_00515Not AvailablePositive102417 - 10322630113.6
phenylalanyl-trna synthetase subunit alphaN200_00520Not AvailableNegative103851 - 10460929715.0
elongation factor 4N200_00525Not AvailableNegative104624 - 10643266873.4
1-deoxy-d-xylulose-5-phosphate synthaseN200_00530Not AvailableNegative106429 - 10828567744.9
flagellar assembly protein flihN200_00535Not AvailableNegative108282 - 10905829164.0
flagellar motor switch protein fligN200_00540Not AvailableNegative109045 - 11007638314.4
flagellar m-ring protein flifN200_00545Not AvailableNegative110095 - 11179863628.1
membrane proteinN200_00550Not AvailableNegative111842 - 11250424344.6
ctp synthetaseN200_00555Not AvailablePositive112763 - 11437960674.6
single-stranded dna exonucleaseN200_00560Not AvailablePositive114388 - 11538437558.9

Displaying genes 111 – 120 of 1571 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.