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
pathogenesis-associated glutamine abc transporter, permease proteinCGRAC_0047O34606Negative49431 - 5008423956.4
dass family sodium/dicarboxylate symporterCGRAC_0048Q57486Negative50251 - 5172351967.1
hypothetical proteinCGRAC_0049Not AvailablePositive52241 - 5287022946.5
adenylosuccinate lyaseCGRAC_0050P56468Negative53681 - 5501250363.0
23s rrna pseudouridine synthase, rlud familyCGRAC_0051Q9ZMA1Positive55088 - 5650051979.1
hypothetical proteinCGRAC_0052Not AvailablePositive56790 - 5711011680.1
23s rrna m2a2503 methyltransferase / trna m2a37 methyltransferaseCGRAC_0053A7I414Negative57323 - 5843241778.1
putative purine nucleoside phosphorylaseCGRAC_0054Not AvailableNegative58429 - 5897420154.1
imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase hisfh, hisf subunitCGRAC_0055A7ZGB2Negative59327 - 6024733014.4
16s rrna (adenine1518-n6/adenine1519-n6)-dimethyltransferaseCGRAC_0056A7I417Positive60339 - 6120232238.3

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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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