Fusobacterium nucleatum str. MJR7757B

Gram-negativeRodNon-motileAnaerobe

Kingdom

Fusobacteriati

Phylum

Fusobacteriota

Class

Fusobacteriia

Order

Fusobacteriales

Family

Fusobacteriaceae

Genus

Fusobacterium

Description

Fusobacterium nucleatum str. MJR7757B is a nonsporulating, Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium that thrives in anaerobic environments, with an optimal growth temperature of 37.0°C. This strain is typically associated with host environments, suggesting a close relationship with various host organisms. As a member of the Fusobacterium genus, F. nucleatum is known for its role in the human microbiome, particularly within the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. The anaerobic nature of this bacterium indicates its adaptation to low-oxygen environments, which is characteristic of many members of the gut microbiota. The ability to flourish at 37.0°C aligns with the physiological temperature of the human body, indicating potential interactions with host systems. The ecological role of F. nucleatum str. MJR7757B may be significant in maintaining microbial balance within its host-associated habitat. Its presence may contribute to the complex interplay of microbial communities, influencing health and disease states. Understanding the specific traits of this strain can provide insights into the functional dynamics of the microbiome, as well as the potential implications for host health and disease management.

Taxonomy

KingdomFusobacteriati
PhylumFusobacteriota
ClassFusobacteriia
OrderFusobacteriales
FamilyFusobacteriaceae
GenusFusobacterium
SpeciesFusobacterium nucleatum
StrainMJR7757B

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeRod
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes2
Image of Fusobacterium nucleatum str. MJR7757B
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAnaerobe
Optimal temperature37
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatHostAssociated
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Homo sapiens, Oryctolagus cuniculus
Cell arrangementPairs
SporulationNonsporulating
Energy sourceChemoheterotroph
PathogenicityAnimal

Genome Summary

LRPY00000000.1

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

Not Available

Thymine Count

Not Available

Guanine Count

Not Available

Cytosine Count

Not Available

Genome Length

Not Available

Protein-coding Genes

2409 genes

Non-Coding Genes

77 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

No genes available for this genome.

Pathways

22 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
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No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

Health ConditionRelationReference
Lemierre s syndromeCausesPMC9009667
Colorectal cancerCausesPMC10394142
Gingival diseasesCausesPMC9318310
Dental infectionsCausesPMC9318310
Colorectal cancerCausesPMC11767858
CarcinogenicCausesPMC11792494
Chronic oral and intestinal diseasesCausesPMC8604900
OsccCausesPMC12001643

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