Symbiopectobacterium purcellii

General Information

Symbiopectobacterium purcellii is a fascinating microorganism that has garnered attention due to its unique symbiotic relationships and potential applications in biotechnology. This bacterium is particularly interesting because it is part of the Symbiopectobacterium genus, which is known for its association with various insect hosts. One of the most compelling aspects of S. purcellii is its role in the symbiotic relationship with insects, where it contributes to the host's nutrition and overall health. This symbiosis is crucial for the survival of certain insect species, making S. purcellii an important subject of study in the field of entomology and symbiotic relationships. From a genomic perspective, S. purcellii possesses a relatively small genome, which is indicative of its specialized lifestyle and adaptation to a symbiotic existence. The genome analysis reveals genes that are involved in nutrient synthesis and metabolism, which are essential for supporting its insect hosts. This makes S. purcellii a valuable model for studying genome reduction and the evolution of symbiosis. In addition to its ecological significance, S. purcellii has potential applications in biotechnology. The bacterium's ability to produce specific enzymes and metabolites can be harnessed for various industrial processes. For instance, enzymes from S. purcellii could be used in the degradation of complex carbohydrates, which has implications for biofuel production and waste management. Overall, Symbiopectobacterium purcellii stands out due to its symbiotic lifestyle, genomic adaptations, and biotechnological potential. Its study not only enhances our understanding of symbiotic relationships but also opens up new avenues for practical applications in various industries.

Symbiopectobacterium purcellii is a fascinating microorganism that has garnered attention due to its unique symbiotic relationships and ecological significance. This bacterium is primarily found in marine environments, particularly associated with various marine invertebrates, which highlights its role in the complex interactions within marine ecosystems. What makes S. purcellii particularly interesting is its ability to engage in mutualistic relationships, providing essential nutrients to its host while benefiting from the host's metabolic processes. The organism is known for its remarkable metabolic versatility, allowing it to thrive in diverse environmental conditions. This adaptability not only contributes to its survival but also makes it a valuable model for studying microbial ecology and evolution. Researchers are particularly intrigued by its potential applications in biotechnology, especially in bioremediation and the development of sustainable aquaculture practices. Furthermore, S. purcellii has been the subject of genomic studies that reveal insights into its genetic adaptations and evolutionary history. These studies can shed light on the mechanisms of symbiosis and the evolutionary pressures that shape microbial communities in marine environments. The exploration of S. purcellii could lead to breakthroughs in understanding microbial interactions and their implications for ecosystem health. Overall, Symbiopectobacterium purcellii stands out as a significant organism for both ecological research and potential biotechnological applications.

Taxonomy

Superkingdom: Bacteria

Phylum: Pseudomonadota

Class: Gammaproteobacteria

Order: Enterobacterales

Family: Enterobacteriaceae

Genus: Symbiopectobacterium

Species: Symbiopectobacterium purcellii

NCBI ID

2871826

Genome Info

FTP Path:
ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomes/all/GCA/019/797/845/GCA_019797845.1_ASM1979784v1

File for sequence-based predictions:
GCA_019797845.1_ASM1979784v1_genomic.fasta

Descriptions

Clinical Implications and Relevance

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

The microorganism Symbiopectobacterium purcellii is a recently identified member of the human gut microbiota, and its clinical implications are still being explored. It is believed to play a role in maintaining gut health and may contribute to the overall balance of the microbiome. While specific disease associations are not yet well-documented, alterations in gut microbiota composition, including the presence of S. purcellii, have been linked to various gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Pathogenicity of S. purcellii is not well established, but its interactions with other gut microorganisms could influence immune responses and metabolic processes in the host. Understanding its role in immune evasion strategies and potential contributions to dysbiosis is crucial for future research. Currently, there is limited information regarding antimicrobial resistance in S. purcellii, but ongoing studies on gut microbiota may reveal insights into how this organism interacts with antibiotics and other therapeutic agents. In terms of medical applications, there is potential for S. purcellii to be explored as a probiotic, contributing to gut health and possibly aiding in the management of certain gastrointestinal conditions. However, more research is needed to confirm its benefits and mechanisms of action. Overall, while Symbiopectobacterium purcellii is not yet fully understood, its presence in the gut microbiome highlights the complex interplay between microorganisms and human health.

Habitat and Ecological Niches

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

Symbiopectobacterium purcellii is primarily associated with marine environments, particularly in the vicinity of coral reefs and other coastal ecosystems. This microorganism thrives in the microbial mats that form in these nutrient-rich waters, where it plays a crucial role in the cycling of organic matter and nutrients. In these marine biomes, S. purcellii engages in symbiotic relationships with various marine organisms, including corals and other invertebrates. It contributes to the health of coral reefs by aiding in the breakdown of organic materials, which enhances nutrient availability for the corals. This interaction is vital for maintaining the overall health and resilience of coral ecosystems, especially in the face of environmental stressors such as climate change and pollution. Additionally, S. purcellii is adapted to thrive in hypersaline environments, where it can withstand high salinity levels that would be detrimental to many other microorganisms. This adaptation allows it to occupy unique ecological niches within salt flats and saline lagoons, further emphasizing its ecological versatility. Overall, Symbiopectobacterium purcellii is an important player in its respective biomes, contributing to nutrient cycling, supporting coral health, and demonstrating remarkable adaptability to varying salinity conditions.

Industrial Application

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

The microorganism Symbiopectobacterium purcellii has shown potential in various industrial applications, particularly in the fields of biotechnology, waste management, and biofuel production. This organism is known for its role in fermentation, where it can contribute to the production of valuable metabolites and bioactive compounds. For instance, its ability to ferment specific substrates can lead to the generation of organic acids, which are important in the food and chemical industries. In the realm of waste management, Symbiopectobacterium purcellii has been studied for its capacity to degrade complex organic materials, making it a candidate for biodegradation processes. This capability is particularly useful in treating wastewater and organic waste, where the microorganism can help in breaking down pollutants and reducing environmental impact. Moreover, the enzymatic activity of Symbiopectobacterium purcellii is noteworthy, as it can produce enzymes that facilitate the breakdown of lignocellulosic biomass. This property is crucial for biofuel production, where the conversion of plant materials into fermentable sugars is a key step in the production of bioethanol and other biofuels. In summary, Symbiopectobacterium purcellii demonstrates significant potential in pharmaceutical development through its metabolic products, as well as in various industrial processes such as fermentation, biodegradation, and enzyme production, making it a valuable organism in the biotechnological landscape.

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

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