Corynebacterium confusum

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Actinomycetota

Class

Actinomycetes

Order

Mycobacteriales

Family

Corynebacteriaceae

Genus

Corynebacterium

Description

Corynebacterium confusum is characterized by having two replicons, which is a notable trait for bacteria in its genus. The organism is cataloged under the accession numbers CP047202.1 and CP047203.1, indicating its genomic sequences are available in public databases. This genetic information can be valuable for further studies on its biology and potential applications. As a member of the Corynebacterium genus, C. confusum is expected to share some common characteristics with its relatives, such as being a Gram-positive, non-spore-forming bacterium. While specific ecological roles or pathogenicity data are not provided, the presence of multiple replicons may suggest a flexible genomic architecture that can influence adaptability and survival in diverse environments. The existence of two replicons is particularly interesting as it can confer advantages in terms of genetic regulation and replication control. This trait may allow C. confusum to efficiently manage its cellular functions and respond to environmental changes, which is a significant consideration in microbial ecology. Understanding such traits can provide insights into the organism's role in its ecosystem and its interactions with other microbial communities.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumActinomycetota
ClassActinomycetes
OrderMycobacteriales
FamilyCorynebacteriaceae
GenusCorynebacterium
SpeciesCorynebacterium confusum
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNot Available
ShapeNot Available
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceNot Available
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Corynebacterium confusum
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsNot Available
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Corynebacterium confusum , Complete Genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1238 bp

Thymine Count

1218 bp

Guanine Count

1422 bp

Cytosine Count

1609 bp

Genome Length

5487 bp

Protein-coding Genes

3 genes

Non-Coding Genes

0 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

2

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
chromosomal replication initiator protein dnaaCCONF_00005C3PE72Positive43 - 166860572.2
dna polymerase iii subunit betaCCONF_00010A0QND6Positive2383 - 357342777.1
dna replication and repair protein recfCCONF_00015C3PE74Positive3599 - 478343474.3
hypothetical proteinCCONF_00020A4Q9S3Positive4783 - 548726763.7
dna gyrase subunit bCCONF_00025A0QNE0Positive5602 - 767476261.0
transcriptional regulatory protein deguCCONF_00030P94439Negative7756 - 843024575.5
signal transduction histidine-protein kinase/phosphatase degsCCONF_00035P54663Negative8423 - 938534733.9
bacitracin export atp-binding protein bceaCCONF_00040O31711Positive9821 - 1038419995.8
ftsx-like permease family proteinCCONF_00045Not AvailablePositive10369 - 1168545983.2
hypothetical proteinCCONF_00050Not AvailableNegative11645 - 1209116100.2

Displaying genes 1 – 10 of 2269 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

No health effects information available for this bacterium.