Neisseria bacilliformis

microaerophile

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Pseudomonadota

Class

Betaproteobacteria

Order

Neisseriales

Family

Neisseriaceae

Genus

Neisseria

Description

Neisseria bacilliformis is characterized as a microaerophilic bacterium, indicating that it thrives in environments with reduced oxygen levels, which is a key trait for its ecological niche. This bacterium possesses flagella, enabling motility, which may contribute to its interactions within its environment and potentially influence its pathogenicity. Genetically, Neisseria bacilliformis is noted to have a single replicon, suggesting a streamlined genomic organization that could be advantageous for its adaptability and survival under specific conditions. The accession number CP059571.1 refers to its genomic sequence available in public databases, providing a resource for further research and understanding of its biological characteristics. In summary, Neisseria bacilliformis, as a microaerophile with flagella and a singular replicon, presents a unique profile that may reflect its evolutionary adaptations to specific ecological niches. The combination of its oxygen requirements and motility mechanisms likely plays a significant role in its ecological interactions and potential pathogenic processes. Further research into its ecological role could enhance our understanding of its function in various environments, particularly in relation to host interactions or microbial community dynamics.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumPseudomonadota
ClassBetaproteobacteria
OrderNeisseriales
FamilyNeisseriaceae
GenusNeisseria
SpeciesNeisseria bacilliformis
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeNot Available
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Neisseria bacilliformis
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsmicroaerophile
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Homo sapiens
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Neisseria bacilliformis


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

502933 bp

Thymine Count

508026 bp

Guanine Count

749813 bp

Cytosine Count

731940 bp

Genome Length

2492712 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2257 genes

Non-Coding Genes

177 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
dj-1/pfpi family proteinH3L91_06850Q8G9F9Negative1374592 - 137520921855.9
molybdate abc transporter substrate-binding proteinH3L91_06855P37329Negative1375343 - 137610726944.4
respiratory nitrate reductase subunit gammaH3L91_06860P0AF33Negative1376490 - 137719427019.6
nitrate reductase molybdenum cofactor assembly chaperoneH3L91_06865P0AF27Negative1377217 - 137786724606.3
nitrate reductase subunit betaH3L91_06870P19318Negative1377867 - 137943859597.6
cupin domain-containing proteinH3L91_06875Not AvailableNegative1379512 - 137986813031.4
nitrate reductase subunit alphaH3L91_06880P09152Negative1379964 - 1383674140452.0
tetr family transcriptional regulatorH3L91_06885Q05098Negative1384261 - 138664692320.9
iron abc transporter permeaseH3L91_06890Q57130Positive1387387 - 138838534940.6
abc transporter atp-binding proteinH3L91_06895Q57243Positive1388686 - 138948928998.9

Displaying genes 1431 – 1440 of 2434 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
Oral cavity-related or respiratory tract infectionsCausesPMC1392657

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