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
polyphosphate kinase 2H3L91_06250Q92ZU4Positive1239317 - 124018033244.1
tolc family proteinH3L91_06255Q9WWZ8Positive1240644 - 124212852407.9
hypothetical proteinH3L91_06260Not AvailableNegative1242556 - 124393249955.9
abc transporter permeaseH3L91_06265P0AGH1Negative1243948 - 124506040638.8
trkh family potassium uptake proteinH3L91_06270Q9L6L2Negative1245322 - 124677953205.8
trk system potassium transporter trkaH3L91_06275E1V6C6Negative1247101 - 124849550613.9
yicc family proteinH3L91_06280P44726Negative1248617 - 124947431461.8
ribonuclease phH3L91_06285Q5F840Positive1249589 - 125031425104.2
vcbs repeat-containing proteinH3L91_06290Not AvailableNegative1250777 - 1253488100082.0
duf4124 domain-containing proteinH3L91_06295Not AvailableNegative1253875 - 125435416723.6

Displaying genes 1311 – 1320 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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