Rickettsia prowazekii Breinl, Brein1

Gram-negativeBacilliNon-motileAerobic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Pseudomonadota

Class

Alphaproteobacteria

Order

Rickettsiales

Family

Rickettsiaceae

Genus

Rickettsia

Description

Rickettsia prowazekii Breinl, also known as Brein1, is a gram-negative bacterium characterized by its bacilli shape and aerobic oxygen requirement. This organism is notable for its lack of mobility, as it does not possess flagella, despite their presence in some related species. Rickettsia prowazekii Breinl is classified as mesophilic, indicating that it thrives within moderate temperature ranges conducive to its biological processes. The bacterium has a single replicon, which is significant for understanding its genetic organization and replication processes. Its biotic relationship is symbiotic, suggesting that it may engage in a mutually beneficial association with host organisms, which is typical of many Rickettsia species. The accession number for Rickettsia prowazekii Breinl is CP004889.1, which can be used for reference in genomic databases and for further research into its genetic and biochemical properties. From an ecological perspective, Rickettsia prowazekii Breinl's symbiotic nature and specific environmental requirements highlight its role within microbial communities. Its adaptation to mesophilic conditions suggests that it may interact with host organisms in temperate environments, potentially influencing the dynamics of microbial ecosystems and the health of the hosts involved. Understanding these interactions can provide insights into the ecological roles of Rickettsia species and their impact on host populations.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumPseudomonadota
ClassAlphaproteobacteria
OrderRickettsiales
FamilyRickettsiaceae
GenusRickettsia
SpeciesRickettsia prowazekii
StrainBreinl, Brein1

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeBacilli
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Rickettsia prowazekii Breinl, Brein1
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobic
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipSymbiotic
Host(s)Pediculus humanus
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Rickettsia prowazekii Breinl, Brein1, Complete Genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

394936 bp

Thymine Count

392604 bp

Guanine Count

159558 bp

Cytosine Count

162203 bp

Genome Length

1109301 bp

Protein-coding Genes

920 genes

Non-Coding Genes

37 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
zinc import atp-binding protein znucH375_6850Q9ZCC4Negative831104 - 83180526206.1
zinc import atp-binding protein znucH375_6860P16624Negative831894 - 83237316672.9
protein p34H375_6870Q9ZCC5Positive832495 - 83339734584.3
protein p34H375_6880Q9ZCC6Positive833423 - 83386916834.2
heme exporter protein cH375_6890P30962Positive834014 - 83470626164.4
heme exporter protein cH375_6900Q9ZCC8Positive834804 - 8350408964.87
hypothetical proteinH375_6910Q9ZCC9Positive835197 - 83586523744.6
hypothetical proteinH375_6920Q92G43Positive836087 - 83684527261.9
hypothetical proteinH375_6930Q9ZCD1Negative837099 - 83742512793.0
hypothetical proteinH375_6940O34753Negative837422 - 83840236030.9

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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.

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Health Effects

Health ConditionRelationReference
Epidemic typhusCausesPMC11039911

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