Helicobacter pylori Hp P-3b

Gram-negativeSpirillaNon-motileMicroaerophilic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Campylobacterota

Class

Epsilonproteobacteria

Order

Campylobacterales

Family

Helicobacteraceae

Genus

Helicobacter

Description

Helicobacter pylori Hp P-3b is a Gram-negative bacterium characterized by its spiral shape and single-cell arrangement. This microbe thrives in a microaerophilic environment, indicating its preference for reduced oxygen levels, which is consistent with its habitat as a host-associated organism. The optimal growth temperature for H. pylori Hp P-3b is approximately 37.0°C, aligning with the typical physiological temperature of the human stomach, suggesting a specialized adaptation to this niche. The spirilla morphology of H. pylori Hp P-3b enhances its motility, enabling efficient colonization and survival in the gastric mucosa. As a microaerophilic organism, it requires a specific atmospheric composition, which is crucial for its metabolic processes, particularly during growth within the stomach's unique environment. This adaptation may also influence its interactions with the host’s immune system and microbiota. The ecological niche of H. pylori Hp P-3b underscores the complexity of microbial life in the human gastrointestinal tract, where it plays a role in the intricate balance of the microbial community. Understanding its characteristics, such as the specific oxygen requirements and temperature preferences, provides insight into its survival strategies and potential implications for human health. This knowledge may pave the way for further research on the ecological dynamics of gastric microbiota and their influence on health and disease.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumCampylobacterota
ClassEpsilonproteobacteria
OrderCampylobacterales
FamilyHelicobacteraceae
GenusHelicobacter
SpeciesHelicobacter pylori
StrainHp P-3b

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeSpirilla
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes2
Image of Helicobacter pylori Hp P-3b
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsMicroaerophilic
Optimal temperature37
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatHostAssociated
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementSingles
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Helicobacter pylori Hp P-3b


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

502592 bp

Thymine Count

507202 bp

Guanine Count

324742 bp

Cytosine Count

327203 bp

Genome Length

1661739 bp

Protein-coding Genes

1657 genes

Non-Coding Genes

47 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProtStrandCoordinatesMolecular Weight
microvirus h family proteinHPHPP3B_1704Not Available+139 - 65719218.4
5s ribosomal rnaNot AvailableNot Available+139 - 252Not Available
23s ribosomal rnaNot AvailableNot Available+501 - 3384Not Available
23s ribosomal rnaNot AvailableNot Available+709 - 3595Not Available
replication-associated protein aHPHPP3B_1705Not Available+721 - 226258721.8
capsid protein fHPHPP3B_1706Not Available+3127 - 440748485.4
5s ribosomal rnaNot AvailableNot Available+3842 - 3957Not Available
valyl-trna synthetaseHPHPP3B_0001Not Available+4711 - 553831796.0
trbc/virb2 family proteinHPHPP3B_0002Not Available+5683 - 596410540.4
comb3 competence proteinHPHPP3B_0003Not Available+5964 - 62279992.56

Displaying genes 1 – 10 of 1704 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
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