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 , Complete Genome

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
phage holin family proteinH3L91_00465Not AvailableNegative89369 - 8977014387.9
duf883 domain-containing proteinH3L91_00470Not AvailableNegative89859 - 9024814802.6
ftsx-like permease family proteinH3L91_00475P95357Negative90427 - 9133833295.0
atp-binding cassette domain-containing proteinH3L91_00480P0A9R9Negative91335 - 9198823765.8
septum site-determining protein mincH3L91_00485Q9K1I0Positive92203 - 9291624769.7
septum site-determining protein mindH3L91_00490Q7DDS7Positive92960 - 9377229473.6
cell division topological specificity factor mineH3L91_00495Q5F5V5Positive93774 - 9404910228.4
hydrogen peroxide-inducible genes activatorH3L91_00500P0ACQ6Positive94046 - 9496633548.1
ribosome silencing factorH3L91_00505Q7P0P8Positive95024 - 9541314243.8
gamma carbonic anhydrase family proteinH3L91_00510P0A9W9Negative95777 - 9631618695.5

Displaying genes 241 – 250 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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