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
type ii/iv secretion system protein, pilt/pilu familyCGRAC_1857Q06581Negative1912724 - 191380639925.3
glu-trna(gln) amidotransferase, subunit cCGRAC_1858A7ZFA0Negative1913817 - 191410410564.7
hypothetical proteinCGRAC_1859Not AvailablePositive1914221 - 191477220546.8
putative lipoprotein, putative beta-barrel assembly machinery complex lipoprotein bambCGRAC_1860Q9ZKY5Positive1914772 - 191578536957.3
hypothetical proteinCGRAC_1861Not AvailablePositive1915775 - 191610712590.5
pantothenate kinase, type iiiCGRAC_1862A7I3S0Positive1916094 - 191671422514.8
atp phosphoribosyltransferase hisg(s)z, hetero-octameric short form, catalytic subunitCGRAC_1863A7GX39Positive1916711 - 191732222228.4
hypothetical proteinCGRAC_1864Not AvailableNegative1917814 - 191810410854.7
dna polymerase iii, alpha subunitCGRAC_1865Q9PPI9Negative1918721 - 1922866155085.0
aspartate racemaseCGRAC_1866O58403Negative1923187 - 192386724438.8

Displaying genes 1831 – 1840 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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