Blautia sp.

Gram-positiveCocci

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Clostridia

Order

Lachnospirales

Family

Lachnospiraceae

Genus

Blautia

Description

Blautia sp. is a Gram-positive, cocci-shaped bacterium predominantly found in the gut habitat of Homo sapiens. This genus is characterized by its spherical cellular morphology, which is typical for many cocci. Blautia sp. possesses true flagella, suggesting a potential for motility, although the specific ecological implications of this feature in the gut environment remain to be clarified. Genomic analysis indicates that Blautia sp. has a single replicon, which is characteristic of many bacteria and may influence its replication and genetic stability. The accession number for Blautia sp. is DNLJ00000000.1, which provides a reference for further genomic studies and taxonomic classification. The presence of Blautia sp. in the human gut suggests a role in the complex microbiota that contributes to various metabolic processes, including fermentation of dietary fibers and production of short-chain fatty acids. These metabolites are known to have beneficial effects on human health, including anti-inflammatory properties and modulation of the immune system. Therefore, understanding the specific functions and interactions of Blautia sp. within the gut microbiome is essential for appreciating its ecological role and potential implications for human health.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassClostridia
OrderLachnospirales
FamilyLachnospiraceae
GenusBlautia
SpeciesBlautia sp.
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeCocci
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Blautia sp.
AI-generated image based on bacteria physiology
Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsNot Available
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
Habitatgut
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Homo sapiens
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

MAG TPA_asm: Blautia sp. isolate UBA11815 contig_365, whole genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

858822 bp

Thymine Count

875601 bp

Guanine Count

682300 bp

Cytosine Count

713601 bp

Genome Length

3150580 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2749 genes

Non-Coding Genes

72 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
heavy metal translocating p-type atpaseDCZ78_02000Not AvailablePositive429742 - 43181775895.7
arac family transcriptional regulatorDCZ78_02005Not AvailableNegative432206 - 43315336717.6
alpha-galactosidaseDCZ78_02010Not AvailablePositive433381 - 43549880383.9
mfs transporterDCZ78_02015Not AvailableNegative435707 - 43690042295.3
arac family transcriptional regulatorDCZ78_02020Not AvailablePositive437062 - 43790732887.3
arac family transcriptional regulatorDCZ78_02025Not AvailableNegative437925 - 43880033560.4
sugar o-acetyltransferaseDCZ78_02030Not AvailablePositive439027 - 43965023227.5
mate family efflux transporterDCZ78_02035Not AvailablePositive439640 - 44091145947.9
sodium:proton antiporterDCZ78_02040Not AvailableNegative440904 - 44219045571.2
cof-type had-iib family hydrolaseDCZ78_02045Not AvailableNegative442262 - 44306829388.3

Displaying genes 441 – 450 of 2821 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.