Alkaliphilus sp.

Gram-positiveRod

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Clostridia

Order

Peptostreptococcales

Family

Natronincolaceae

Genus

Alkaliphilus

Description

Alkaliphilus sp. is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium characterized by the presence of flagella, which likely aids in its motility. The organism possesses a single replicon, indicating a relatively simple genetic structure. The accession number for this species is NVVX00000000.1, which provides a reference for its genomic data. The flagellated morphology of Alkaliphilus sp. suggests that it may thrive in environments where active movement is beneficial for accessing nutrients or escaping unfavorable conditions. Gram-positive bacteria, such as Alkaliphilus sp., typically possess a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell walls, which contributes to their structural integrity and may play a role in their survival in extreme environments. The ecological significance of Alkaliphilus sp. likely relates to its adaptations to alkaline conditions, which are often found in specific habitats like soda lakes and alkaline soils. These environments can be challenging for many organisms due to their high pH levels, but Alkaliphilus sp. may contribute to nutrient cycling and organic matter decomposition within these ecosystems. Understanding the characteristics of Alkaliphilus sp. enhances our knowledge of microbial diversity and ecological interactions in alkaline habitats.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassClostridia
OrderPeptostreptococcales
FamilyNatronincolaceae
GenusAlkaliphilus
SpeciesAlkaliphilus sp.
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Alkaliphilus sp.
AI-generated image based on bacteria physiology
Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsNot Available
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

MAG: Alkaliphilus sp. isolate NORP52 Contig_source1383C_28584,

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

948606 bp

Thymine Count

883233 bp

Guanine Count

498879 bp

Cytosine Count

433663 bp

Genome Length

2765838 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2586 genes

Non-Coding Genes

57 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
pyruvate dehydrogenase (acetyl-transferring) e1 component subunit alphaCOA82_10975Not AvailableNegative2240375 - 224146041167.9
lipoate--protein ligaseCOA82_10980Not AvailableNegative2241777 - 224276637570.1
metal-dependent hydrolase with the tim-barrel fold proteinCOA82_10985Not AvailableNegative2242775 - 224433758453.7
amino acid permeaseCOA82_10990Not AvailableNegative2244665 - 224687581520.5
cupinCOA82_10995Not AvailableNegative2246969 - 224730712490.5
abc transporter permeaseCOA82_11005Not AvailableNegative2248110 - 224887728261.8
taurine abc transporter substrate-binding proteinCOA82_11010Not AvailableNegative2248852 - 224991639183.1
cupinCOA82_11015Not AvailableNegative2249957 - 225038215492.8
coa activaseCOA82_11020Not AvailableNegative2250558 - 2254469145815.0
cyclic nucleotide-binding proteinCOA82_11025Not AvailablePositive2254571 - 225525425365.9

Displaying genes 2151 – 2160 of 2643 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.