Campylobacter gracilis

Gram-negativeAerobe

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Campylobacterota

Class

Epsilonproteobacteria

Order

Campylobacterales

Family

Campylobacteraceae

Genus

Campylobacter

Description

Campylobacter gracilis is a Gram-negative bacterium known for its aerobic respiration. It is characterized by having two replicons, which is a notable trait among bacteria. This organism has been documented in association with two primary hosts: Homo sapiens (humans) and Canis lupus familiaris (domestic dogs). The bacterium's presence in both humans and dogs suggests a potential for zoonotic transmission, highlighting its ecological significance. The accessions for Campylobacter gracilis, CP012196.1 and CP085963.1, provide genetic information that can be useful for further studies on its biology and pathogenicity. Understanding the relationship between Campylobacter gracilis and its hosts can contribute to insights into the transmission dynamics of Campylobacter species in general, as well as their impact on human and animal health. The dual-host association underlines the importance of monitoring this bacterium in both veterinary and medical contexts.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumCampylobacterota
ClassEpsilonproteobacteria
OrderCampylobacterales
FamilyCampylobacteraceae
GenusCampylobacter
SpeciesCampylobacter gracilis
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeNot Available
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceNot Available
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Campylobacter gracilis
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Homo sapiens, Canis lupus familiaris
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Campylobacter gracilis , Complete Genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

612956 bp

Thymine Count

606425 bp

Guanine Count

533120 bp

Cytosine Count

529151 bp

Genome Length

2281652 bp

Protein-coding Genes

2068 genes

Non-Coding Genes

91 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

2

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
d-alanyl-d-alanine-adding enzymeCGRAC_1187P96613Negative1225776 - 122755464930.1
alpha/beta hydrolase family proteinCGRAC_1188O06734Negative1228406 - 122913726566.3
putative toxin-antitoxin system, antitoxin component, phd/yefm familyCGRAC_1189Not AvailableNegative1229127 - 12293458252.08
d-alanine--d-alanine ligaseCGRAC_1190A8Z6L3Negative1229406 - 123043738244.8
ruvabc resolvasome, subunit ruvaCGRAC_1191A7I0X0Negative1230461 - 123101519369.5
putative lipid asymmetry abc transporter mlaabcdef component mlabCGRAC_1192Not AvailableNegative1231012 - 123157521056.7
lipid asymmetry abc transporter mlaabcdef, periplasmic component mladCGRAC_1193P29285Negative1231578 - 123250734400.3
lipid asymmetry abc transporter mlaabcdef, atpase component mlafCGRAC_1194P45031Negative1232984 - 123375428642.7
lipid asymmetry abc transporter mlaabcdef, permease component mlaeCGRAC_1195Q68XW4Negative1233751 - 123485440527.4
lipid ii flippaseCGRAC_1196O25551Positive1234935 - 123633250618.1

Displaying genes 1171 – 1180 of 4389 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

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Health Effects

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