Acinetobacter portensis

General Information

Acinetobacter portensis is a relatively newly identified species within the genus Acinetobacter, which is known for its remarkable adaptability and resilience in various environments. One of the most intriguing aspects of A. portensis is its potential role in bioremediation. This organism has shown promise in breaking down pollutants and toxic compounds, making it a valuable candidate for environmental cleanup efforts. Additionally, A. portensis is of significant interest due to its antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Like other members of the Acinetobacter genus, it possesses a robust ability to withstand multiple antibiotics, which poses both a challenge and an opportunity for researchers. Understanding the genetic and biochemical pathways that confer this resistance can lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies and antimicrobial agents. From a genomic perspective, A. portensis offers a wealth of information. Its genome contains numerous genes that are involved in metabolic versatility, allowing it to thrive in diverse conditions. This adaptability is not only fascinating from an ecological standpoint but also provides insights into the evolutionary processes that enable such resilience. In summary, Acinetobacter portensis stands out due to its bioremediation potential, antibiotic resistance, and genomic adaptability, making it a subject of considerable interest in both environmental and medical microbiology research.*

Acinetobacter portensis is a notable member of the Acinetobacter genus, which is known for its environmental versatility and ability to thrive in various habitats, including soil and water. This species was first identified in 2015 and has since garnered attention due to its unique characteristics and potential implications in both environmental and clinical settings. One of the most interesting aspects of A. portensis is its metabolic diversity. It has been shown to utilize a wide range of carbon sources, which allows it to adapt to different ecological niches. This metabolic flexibility makes it a valuable organism for studies related to bioremediation, as it may be capable of degrading various pollutants in contaminated environments. Furthermore, A. portensis has been isolated from clinical samples, raising questions about its role in human health and disease. While it is not as widely recognized as some other Acinetobacter species, its presence in clinical settings suggests that it may have the potential to act as an opportunistic pathogen, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. This aspect makes it a subject of interest for researchers studying antibiotic resistance and the mechanisms of pathogenicity in Acinetobacter species. In addition to its ecological and clinical significance, A. portensis is also noteworthy for its genetic adaptability. The species exhibits a high degree of genetic variability, which can contribute to its resilience against environmental stresses and antimicrobial agents. This adaptability is a critical area of research, especially in the context of rising antibiotic resistance, as understanding the genetic basis of this trait could inform strategies for managing infections caused by Acinetobacter species. Overall, Acinetobacter portensis represents a fascinating intersection of environmental microbiology and clinical research, making it a valuable organism for further study in both fields.

Taxonomy

Superkingdom: Bacteria

Phylum: Pseudomonadota

Class: Gammaproteobacteria

Order: Moraxellales

Family: Moraxellaceae

Genus: Acinetobacter

Species: Acinetobacter portensis

NCBI ID

1839785

Genome Info

FTP Path:
ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomes/all/GCA/023/158/935/GCA_023158935.1_ASM2315893v1

File for sequence-based predictions:
GCA_023158935.1_ASM2315893v1_genomic.fasta

Descriptions

Clinical Implications and Relevance

Source: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18

The organism Acinetobacter portensis is a member of the Acinetobacter genus, which is known for its clinical significance, particularly in hospital settings. This bacterium has been associated with various infections, including pneumonia, wound infections, and bacteremia. Its relevance in human health is underscored by its ability to cause opportunistic infections, especially in immunocompromised patients or those with underlying health conditions. One of the critical aspects of Acinetobacter portensis is its pathogenicity. It can adhere to surfaces and form biofilms, which enhances its ability to colonize medical devices and tissues, leading to persistent infections. Furthermore, this organism is known for its antimicrobial resistance, often exhibiting resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics, including beta-lactams and aminoglycosides. This resistance poses significant challenges in treatment, making infections difficult to manage and increasing morbidity and mortality rates. In terms of immune evasion, Acinetobacter portensis can modulate host immune responses, allowing it to survive in hostile environments. It has been documented to produce various virulence factors that help it evade phagocytosis and resist the effects of antimicrobial peptides. While Acinetobacter portensis is not as widely studied as other members of the Acinetobacter genus, its potential role in nosocomial outbreaks cannot be overlooked. The organism's ability to thrive in healthcare settings, combined with its resistance mechanisms, highlights the need for ongoing surveillance and research to better understand its clinical implications and develop effective treatment strategies.

Habitat and Ecological Niches

Source: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18

Acinetobacter portensis is a species of bacteria commonly found in various habitat types that are often associated with human activity and environmental disturbances. This microorganism thrives in urban environments, particularly in areas with high levels of organic matter and moisture, such as wastewater treatment facilities and hospital settings. Its ability to adapt to diverse conditions makes it a notable inhabitant of these biomes. In aquatic ecosystems, Acinetobacter portensis can be found in freshwater and marine environments, where it plays a crucial role in the degradation of organic pollutants. This bacterium is known for its capacity to utilize a wide range of carbon sources, which allows it to thrive in nutrient-rich environments, contributing to the cycling of nutrients and organic matter. Moreover, Acinetobacter portensis exhibits significant interactions with its surroundings, particularly in symbiotic relationships with other microorganisms. It can form biofilms on various surfaces, which enhances its survival and resilience in fluctuating environmental conditions. These biofilms can also influence the microbial community structure, promoting biodiversity in the ecosystem. Overall, Acinetobacter portensis is an important player in bioremediation processes and nutrient cycling, showcasing its adaptability and ecological significance in both urban and natural environments.

Industrial Application

Source: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18

The microorganism Acinetobacter portensis has shown significant potential in various industrial applications. One of the primary areas of interest is in biotechnology, where Acinetobacter portensis is utilized for its ability to degrade a wide range of pollutants, making it valuable in biodegradation processes. This capability allows it to be employed in waste management, particularly in the treatment of contaminated soils and water, where it can break down harmful substances, thus contributing to environmental remediation efforts. In addition, Acinetobacter portensis has been studied for its role in biofuel production. Its metabolic pathways can be harnessed to convert organic waste into biofuels through fermentation processes, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This application is particularly relevant in the context of renewable energy initiatives. Furthermore, the organism has potential in pharmaceutical development due to its ability to produce various bioactive compounds. These compounds can be explored for their therapeutic properties, leading to the development of new drugs or treatments. Overall, Acinetobacter portensis demonstrates versatility across multiple industries, particularly in waste treatment, biodegradation, and biofuel production, making it a valuable microorganism for future industrial applications.

Phenotypes and Predictions

The table shows the phenotypes and predictions. Cell colors indicate the class of the value. When literature-based data is available, a checkmark (✓) indicates a correct prediction, while an ✗ indicates an incorrect prediction.

Literature-based phenotypes: 8

LLM predicted phenotypes: 5

Phenotype	High-quality annotation	anthropic/claude-3.5-sonnet	google/gemini-flash-1.5	mistralai/mistral-7b-instruct	google/palm-2-chat-bison-32k	mistralai/mixtral-8x7b-instruct:nitro	meta-llama/llama-3-8b-instruct:nitro	perplexity/llama-3-sonar-small-32k-chat	openchat/openchat-7b	google/gemma-7b-it	google/gemma-7b-it	openai/gpt-3.5-turbo-0125	openai/gpt-3.5-turbo-0125	openai/gpt-4	openai/gpt-4	microsoft/wizardlm-2-8x22b	microsoft/wizardlm-2-8x22b	openai/gpt-4o	openai/gpt-4o	google/gemini-pro-1.5	google/gemini-pro-1.5	anthropic/claude-3-haiku:beta	anthropic/claude-3-haiku:beta	google/gemini-pro	google/gemini-pro	meta-llama/llama-3-70b-instruct:nitro	meta-llama/llama-3-70b-instruct:nitro	microsoft/phi-3-mini-128k-instruct	microsoft/phi-3-mini-128k-instruct
Motility	FALSE	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗
Gram staining	gram stain negative	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓	N/A	gram stain negative ✓
Aerophilicity	aerobic	aerobic ✓	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	facultatively anaerobic ✗	facultatively anaerobic ✗	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	aerobic ✓	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Extreme environment tolerance	FALSE	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗	true ✗
Biofilm formation	N/A	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true
Animal pathogenicity	N/A	true	true	false	true	false	true	true	false	true	true	false	false	false	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true
Biosafety level	N/A	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 1	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 1	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 1	biosafety level 1	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2	biosafety level 2
Health association	N/A	true	true	false	true	true	true	true	false	true	true	false	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true
Host association	N/A	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	false	true	true	false	false	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true	true
Plant pathogenicity	FALSE	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	true ✗	true ✗	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓
Spore formation	FALSE	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓	false ✓
Hemolysis	gamma	gamma ✓	gamma ✓	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	alpha ✗	alpha ✗	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	alpha ✗	alpha ✗	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cell shape	bacillus	bacillus ✓	coccus ✗	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	coccus ✗	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	coccus ✗	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	coccus ✗	coccus ✗	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	coccus ✗	coccus ✗	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓	bacillus ✓

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