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
zn-dependent peptidase, m16 familyCGRAC_1257O25656Positive1306259 - 130751247111.6
4-hydroxy-tetrahydrodipicolinate synthaseCGRAC_1258B9KFX0Positive1307505 - 130840132076.8
short-chain dehydrogenase/reductaseCGRAC_1259P71079Positive1308402 - 130918127624.9
phosphatidylglycerophosphate synthaseCGRAC_1260P46322Positive1309181 - 130973520206.2
hypothetical proteinCGRAC_1261Not AvailablePositive1309750 - 13099266812.2
hypothetical proteinCGRAC_1262Not AvailablePositive1310270 - 13105249669.21
rsep-like zinc metalloproteaseCGRAC_1263Q9PNM6Positive1310521 - 131163640012.6
type iii pyridoxal 5-phosphate (plp)-dependent enzyme, yggs familyCGRAC_1264Q9ZKF2Positive1311633 - 131227123625.8
tonb-dependent receptorCGRAC_1265Q6LLU3Positive1314327 - 131632476145.9
abc transporter, periplasmic substrate-binding proteinCGRAC_1266P44206Positive1316710 - 131775640029.5

Displaying genes 1241 – 1250 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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