Helicobacter pylori GAMchJs124i

Gram-negativeSpirillaNon-motileMicroaerophilic

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Campylobacterota

Class

Epsilonproteobacteria

Order

Campylobacterales

Family

Helicobacteraceae

Genus

Helicobacter

Description

Helicobacter pylori GAMchJs124i is a Gram-negative microbe characterized by its spirilla shape and presence as singular cells. This organism thrives in host-associated habitats, indicating its reliance on specific biological environments for survival and growth. H. pylori GAMchJs124i exhibits a microaerophilic oxygen requirement, suggesting that it requires reduced levels of oxygen for optimal metabolic processes. The optimal growth temperature for this strain is approximately 37.0°C, aligning with the typical physiological conditions found within the mammalian stomach. As a member of the Helicobacter genus, H. pylori GAMchJs124i may be involved in complex interactions within its host, particularly in relation to the gastric environment. Its adaptation to microaerophilic conditions is indicative of its specialized niche, where it may play roles in influencing local pH and microbiota composition. This adaptation also reflects potential metabolic pathways that are distinct to the Helicobacter species, offering insights into their evolutionary strategies for colonization in host environments. Understanding the specific ecological role and metabolic capabilities of H. pylori GAMchJs124i could deepen our knowledge of host-microbe interactions and the dynamics of microbial communities in the gastric niche.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumCampylobacterota
ClassEpsilonproteobacteria
OrderCampylobacterales
FamilyHelicobacteraceae
GenusHelicobacter
SpeciesHelicobacter pylori
StrainGAMchJs124i

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeSpirilla
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes2
Image of Helicobacter pylori GAMchJs124i
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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 GAMchJs124i


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

493721 bp

Thymine Count

487829 bp

Guanine Count

317225 bp

Cytosine Count

318346 bp

Genome Length

1617121 bp

Protein-coding Genes

1649 genes

Non-Coding Genes

50 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProtStrandCoordinatesMolecular Weight
Dna replication initiation protein gpaHMPREF1434_00062Not Available+57315 - 5857748053.1
CHMPREF1434_00063Not Available+58574 - 5883410081.0
External scaffolding proteinHMPREF1434_00064Not Available+58831 - 5928916938.3
Dna packaging proteinHMPREF1434_00065Not Available+59289 - 594054227.24
Capsid proteinHMPREF1434_00066Not Available+59442 - 6072548485.4
Major spike proteinHMPREF1434_00067Not Available+60836 - 6136319048.7
Minor spike proteinHMPREF1434_00068Not Available+61372 - 6235834449.3
Dna replication initiation protein gpaHMPREF1434_00069Not Available+62395 - 6273412928.4
hypothetical proteinHMPREF1434_00001Not Available+1 - 1294887.13
16s ribosomal rnaNot AvailableNot Available+187 - 2351Not Available

Displaying genes 1 – 10 of 1699 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites