Gardnerella vaginalis AMD

Gram-positiveRodNon-motileAnaerobic

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Actinomycetota

Class

Actinomycetes

Order

Bifidobacteriales

Family

Bifidobacteriaceae

Genus

Gardnerella

Description

Gardnerella vaginalis is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is classified as a chemoheterotroph, meaning it derives its energy from organic compounds. This organism is anaerobic, thriving in environments devoid of oxygen, and its optimal growth temperature is around 37°C, which places it within the mesophilic temperature range. Gardnerella vaginalis does not possess flagella, indicating a lack of mobility, and it is characterized by having a single membrane and a single replicon. It is nonsporulating, which means it does not form spores as a means of survival. Gardnerella vaginalis is known to be host-associated, often found in the human vaginal microbiome. Its presence can be indicative of various biotic relationships, including free-living states. The ecological role of Gardnerella vaginalis in the human vaginal environment is significant, as it is commonly associated with bacterial vaginosis, a condition characterized by an imbalance of the normal vaginal flora. The dynamics of Gardnerella vaginalis can influence the overall health of the vaginal ecosystem, highlighting the importance of maintaining microbial balance for reproductive health. Understanding the traits of Gardnerella vaginalis can provide insights into its behavior in the host environment and its potential implications for human health.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumActinomycetota
ClassActinomycetes
OrderBifidobacteriales
FamilyBifidobacteriaceae
GenusGardnerella
SpeciesGardnerella vaginalis
StrainAMD

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAnaerobic
Optimal temperature37
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatHostAssociated
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNonsporulating
Energy sourceChemoheterotroph
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Gardnerella vaginalis AMD n.contig117, whole genome shotgun

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

473214 bp

Thymine Count

457333 bp

Guanine Count

324261 bp

Cytosine Count

351919 bp

Genome Length

1606758 bp

Protein-coding Genes

1298 genes

Non-Coding Genes

70 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
gtpaseGVAMD_0386Not AvailablePositive1038913 - 104111781163.5
superfamily ii rna helicaseGVAMD_0387Not AvailablePositive1041178 - 104370693711.0
helicase subunit of the holliday junction resolvase-like atpaseGVAMD_0388Not AvailablePositive1043794 - 104516149252.7
conserved uncharacterized proteinGVAMD_0389Not AvailablePositive1045297 - 104700962846.7
hypothetical proteinGVAMD_0390Not AvailablePositive1047045 - 104821444211.0
rna-binding protein (kh domain, possibly ribosomal)GVAMD_0391Not AvailableNegative1048330 - 104863511070.5
hypothetical proteinGVAMD_0392Not AvailableNegative1048683 - 10488325572.82
atpase component of abc-type transporterGVAMD_0393Not AvailableNegative1048808 - 105113584758.7
hypothetical membrane proteinGVAMD_0395Not AvailableNegative1051183 - 10514379109.92
hypothetical proteinGVAMD_0394Not AvailablePositive1051445 - 10517209609.47

Displaying genes 941 – 950 of 1368 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

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Health Effects

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