Leptospira biflexa LEP1342

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Spirochaetota

Class

Leptospiria

Order

Leptospirales

Family

Leptospiraceae

Genus

Leptospira

Description

Leptospira biflexa LEP1342 is a species of the genus Leptospira, characterized by the presence of flagella, which are essential for its motility. This trait is significant as it allows the organism to navigate through various aquatic environments, which is relevant to its ecological niche. The genomic structure of Leptospira biflexa LEP1342 is notable for comprising six replicons. This multi-replicon arrangement can contribute to genetic diversity and adaptability, which may enhance the organism's survival in fluctuating environmental conditions. The complexity of its genetic material is reflected in the availability of multiple accessions, specifically CP000777.1, CP000778.1, CP000779.1, CP000786.1, CP000787.1, and CP000788.1, which provide comprehensive genomic information about this species. These genomic characteristics suggest that Leptospira biflexa LEP1342 is a highly adaptable organism, potentially allowing it to thrive in diverse habitats, particularly in freshwater ecosystems where it can be found in soil and water. Understanding the motility and genetic makeup of this bacterium can offer insights into its ecological roles, such as its interactions with other microorganisms and its potential impacts on environmental health. The presence of flagella and the multi-replicon structure emphasize its adaptability in various ecological contexts, indicating a complex relationship with its environment and potential implications for waterborne diseases associated with other leptospires.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumSpirochaetota
ClassLeptospiria
OrderLeptospirales
FamilyLeptospiraceae
GenusLeptospira
SpeciesLeptospira biflexa
StrainLEP1342

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNot Available
ShapeNot Available
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Leptospira biflexa LEP1342
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsNot Available
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatH. cricumcincta
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Leptospira biflexa LEP1342, Complete Genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1102866 bp

Thymine Count

1099470 bp

Guanine Count

698105 bp

Cytosine Count

703536 bp

Genome Length

3603977 bp

Protein-coding Genes

3277 genes

Non-Coding Genes

42 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

6

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
imidazoleglycerol-phosphate synthaseLBF_1676B0S8V2Negative1807594 - 180836127752.5
amidaseLBF_1677B0S8V3Negative1808363 - 180982953514.0
asp-trnaasn/glu-trnagln amidotransferase subunit cLBF_1678Q04SA4Negative1809826 - 181011010905.8
bifunctional glycosyl transferase/glycosyl epimeraseLBF_1679Q48460Negative1810120 - 181152053208.5
conserved hypothetical proteinLBF_1680Q5QVP0Negative1811534 - 1814491113203.0
hypothetical proteinLBF_1681Not AvailablePositive1814666 - 181501613295.9
response regulatorLBF_1682P9WGM2Negative1815024 - 181613641970.6
atp-dependent dna helicaseLBF_1683Q8CRT9Positive1816196 - 181819076368.8
conserved hypothetical proteinLBF_1684Not AvailablePositive1818235 - 181878019644.6
zinc dependent proteaseLBF_1685Q9P7G4Negative1818787 - 181956327913.8

Displaying genes 1661 – 1670 of 7410 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

Health ConditionRelationReference
Tumor formationCausesPMC7081986

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