Shewanella inventionis

General Information

Shewanella inventionis is a fascinating microorganism that belongs to the genus Shewanella, which is well-known for its diverse metabolic capabilities and environmental versatility. One of the most intriguing aspects of S. inventionis is its ability to reduce a wide range of electron acceptors, including metals, which makes it a subject of significant interest in the field of bioremediation. This capability allows S. inventionis to play a crucial role in the detoxification of environments contaminated with heavy metals and radionuclides. Another noteworthy feature of S. inventionis is its potential application in microbial fuel cells (MFCs). The organism's ability to transfer electrons to external electrodes can be harnessed to generate electricity from organic waste, making it a valuable candidate for sustainable energy production. From a research perspective, S. inventionis is also interesting due to its production of unique extracellular enzymes and secondary metabolites. These compounds have potential applications in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, offering new avenues for drug discovery and industrial processes. In summary, Shewanella inventionis stands out due to its remarkable metabolic diversity, environmental resilience, and biotechnological potential, making it a valuable organism for both environmental and industrial applications.

Shewanella inventionis is a fascinating species of bacteria known for its remarkable ability to reduce metals and utilize a variety of electron acceptors, making it a subject of interest in bioremediation and bioenergy research. This organism thrives in diverse environments, including marine and freshwater ecosystems, where it plays a crucial role in the biogeochemical cycling of elements such as iron and manganese. One of the most intriguing aspects of S. inventionis is its capacity to transfer electrons to solid surfaces, which is essential for its survival in low-oxygen environments. The metabolic versatility of S. inventionis allows it to utilize organic compounds and inorganic substrates, making it a valuable model for studying microbial metabolism and electron transfer mechanisms. Its unique respiratory pathways enable it to reduce a wide range of metals, including uranium and chromium, which are significant in the context of environmental cleanup. Additionally, S. inventionis has been explored for its potential in bioenergy applications, particularly in microbial fuel cells, where its electron transfer capabilities can be harnessed to generate electricity from organic waste. This dual role in both environmental remediation and energy production highlights the organism's potential as a biotechnological tool. Overall, Shewanella inventionis stands out not only for its ecological significance but also for its promising applications in sustainable technologies.

Taxonomy

Superkingdom: Bacteria

Phylum: Pseudomonadota

Class: Gammaproteobacteria

Order: Alteromonadales

Family: Shewanellaceae

Genus: Shewanella

Species: Shewanella inventionis

NCBI ID

1738770

Genome Info

FTP Path:
ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomes/all/GCA/019/931/735/GCA_019931735.1_ASM1993173v1

File for sequence-based predictions:
GCA_019931735.1_ASM1993173v1_genomic.fasta

Descriptions

Clinical Implications and Relevance

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

The organism Shewanella inventionis is a gram-negative bacterium that has garnered attention due to its potential clinical implications. It is primarily known for its role in infections associated with contaminated water and seafood, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. The organism has been isolated from various clinical specimens, including blood and wound cultures, indicating its potential pathogenicity. Infections caused by S. inventionis can lead to serious complications, especially in patients with underlying health conditions, making it a concern in clinical settings. One of the notable aspects of S. inventionis is its ability to exhibit antimicrobial resistance, particularly to commonly used antibiotics. This resistance can complicate treatment options and necessitates the use of more potent or alternative antimicrobial agents. The mechanisms of resistance may involve the production of beta-lactamases or efflux pumps, which can actively expel antibiotics from the bacterial cell, thereby contributing to its survival in hostile environments. In terms of immune evasion, S. inventionis may employ various strategies to avoid detection and destruction by the host immune system. These strategies can include the alteration of surface antigens and the production of biofilms, which protect the bacteria from phagocytosis and antibiotic action. While S. inventionis is primarily recognized for its pathogenic potential, it also has applications in biotechnology, particularly in bioremediation and bioenergy production due to its unique metabolic capabilities. However, its clinical relevance remains a critical area of study, especially in understanding its role in infections and the development of effective treatment strategies.

Industrial Application

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

The microorganism Shewanella inventionis has shown significant potential in various industrial applications due to its unique metabolic capabilities. One of the most notable areas is in biotechnology, where Shewanella inventionis is utilized in bioremediation processes. This organism can reduce metal ions, such as manganese and iron, which makes it valuable for the detoxification of heavy metal-contaminated environments. Its ability to transfer electrons to metals allows it to play a crucial role in the degradation of pollutants, thus contributing to effective waste management strategies. In the realm of biofuel production, Shewanella inventionis is recognized for its capacity to ferment a variety of substrates, including organic waste materials. This fermentation process can lead to the production of biohydrogen and other biofuels, making it a promising candidate for sustainable energy solutions. The organism's unique electron transfer mechanisms enhance the efficiency of fermentation processes, leading to higher yields of biofuels. Furthermore, Shewanella inventionis has applications in pharmaceutical development. Its enzymatic activities are being explored for the production of valuable biochemicals and pharmaceuticals through enzyme production. The organism's ability to produce specific enzymes can facilitate the synthesis of complex organic compounds, which are essential in drug formulation. Overall, Shewanella inventionis demonstrates a multifaceted potential across various industries, particularly in waste management, biofuel production, and pharmaceutical development, making it a significant microorganism in the field of industrial biotechnology.

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: 9

LLM predicted phenotypes: 4

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

Back to Search