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
type iv pilus secretin pilq family proteinH3L91_10130Q5FAD2Negative2085658 - 208774575065.4
pilus assembly protein pilpH3L91_10135G3XCX7Negative2087775 - 208828118624.2
type 4a pilus biogenesis protein piloH3L91_10140G3XD51Negative2088281 - 208891622857.4
piln domain-containing proteinH3L91_10145G3XD30Negative2088918 - 208958023828.5
type iv pilus assembly protein pilmH3L91_10150G3XD28Negative2089583 - 209068040495.6
penicillin-binding protein 1aH3L91_10155O87579Positive2090830 - 209324788125.0
rna polymerase sigma factor rpohH3L91_10160P42378Positive2093688 - 209455132399.7
4-hydroxy-tetrahydrodipicolinate synthaseH3L91_10165Q9JZR4Positive2094781 - 209565630683.0
outer membrane protein assembly factor bamcH3L91_10170Q9JZR5Positive2095673 - 209679740651.3
is4 family transposaseH3L91_10175P55729Negative2097244 - 209844346525.0

Displaying genes 2031 – 2040 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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