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
pilus (msha type) biogenesis protein mshlLK410_09140E3PJ86Positive1821773 - 182328155107.8
atp-binding proteinLK410_09145Not AvailablePositive1823274 - 182410432474.3
cdc27 family proteinLK410_09150Not AvailablePositive1824097 - 182510436993.9
hypothetical proteinLK410_09155Not AvailablePositive1825101 - 182564020799.3
rsmd family rna methyltransferaseLK410_09160Not AvailablePositive1825646 - 182738162426.1
type ii secretion system f family proteinLK410_09165P22609Positive1827378 - 182862245990.0
dna translocase ftskLK410_09170A1VZM0Positive1828781 - 183102482915.2
ftsw/roda/spove family cell cycle proteinLK410_09175P56096Positive1832924 - 183408442449.9
udp-n-acetylglucosamine--n-acetylmuramyl- (pentapeptide) pyrophosphoryl-undecaprenol n-acetylglucosamine transferaseLK410_09180A7I265Positive1834223 - 183523636711.7
sel1 repeat family proteinLK410_09185Not AvailableNegative1835469 - 183638033883.9

Displaying genes 3991 – 4000 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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