Myroides phaeus

General Information

Myroides phaeus is a fascinating microorganism belonging to the genus Myroides. This genus is known for its unique pigmentation, and M. phaeus is no exception, often exhibiting a distinctive yellow or brownish color. One of the most intriguing aspects of Myroides phaeus is its ability to degrade complex organic compounds, making it a subject of interest in environmental microbiology and bioremediation studies. Myroides phaeus has been isolated from various environments, including soil and water, indicating its adaptability and ecological versatility. Its ability to produce a range of extracellular enzymes, such as proteases and lipases, further underscores its potential in industrial applications, particularly in waste management and the breakdown of pollutants. Another notable feature of Myroides phaeus is its resistance to multiple antibiotics, which poses both challenges and opportunities. This resistance makes it a valuable model for studying antibiotic resistance mechanisms and developing new antimicrobial strategies. However, it also raises concerns about its potential role in the spread of resistance genes in the environment. In summary, Myroides phaeus stands out due to its pigmentation, enzymatic capabilities, and antibiotic resistance, making it a microorganism of significant interest for both environmental and medical research. Its unique characteristics offer valuable insights and applications across various scientific disciplines.

Myroides phaeus is a fascinating bacterium belonging to the family Cyclobacteriaceae. This organism is particularly notable for its ability to thrive in diverse environments, including soil and aquatic habitats, which makes it an interesting subject for ecological studies. One of the unique characteristics of M. phaeus is its capacity to degrade complex organic compounds, which positions it as a potential candidate for bioremediation applications. This ability to break down pollutants can be invaluable in environmental cleanup efforts, particularly in contaminated sites. In addition to its ecological significance, M. phaeus has been studied for its metabolic versatility. It can utilize a variety of carbon sources, which allows it to adapt to different nutritional environments. This metabolic flexibility is a key area of research, as understanding the pathways involved could lead to advancements in biotechnology, particularly in the production of biofuels and other valuable bioproducts. Furthermore, M. phaeus has been isolated from clinical samples, raising interest in its potential role in human health and disease. While it is not commonly associated with pathogenicity, its presence in clinical settings prompts investigations into its interactions with human microbiota and its implications for health. Overall, the unique ecological adaptability, metabolic capabilities, and potential biotechnological applications of Myroides phaeus make it a valuable organism for ongoing research in microbiology and environmental science.

Taxonomy

Superkingdom: Bacteria

Phylum: Bacteroidota

Class: Flavobacteriia

Order: Flavobacteriales

Family: Flavobacteriaceae

Genus: Myroides

Species: Myroides phaeus

NCBI ID

702745

Genome Info

FTP Path:
ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomes/all/GCF/009/799/805/GCF_009799805.1_ASM979980v1

File for sequence-based predictions:
GCF_009799805.1_ASM979980v1_genomic.fasta

Descriptions

Clinical Implications and Relevance

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

The bacterium Myroides phaeus is a Gram-negative, non-fermentative rod that is part of the natural flora of water and soil. It has gained attention in clinical microbiology due to its association with infections in immunocompromised patients. Clinical implications of Myroides phaeus include its role in opportunistic infections, particularly in individuals with underlying health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, or those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. It has been implicated in various types of infections, including respiratory tract infections, wound infections, and bacteremia. One of the significant concerns regarding Myroides phaeus is its antimicrobial resistance. This organism exhibits resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics, including beta-lactams and aminoglycosides, which complicates treatment options. The mechanisms of resistance are not fully understood but may involve the production of efflux pumps and beta-lactamases. In terms of immune evasion, Myroides phaeus can survive in hostile environments, which may contribute to its pathogenicity. It has been noted for its ability to form biofilms, which can protect it from both the host immune response and antibiotic treatment. While Myroides phaeus is not commonly associated with outbreaks, its presence in clinical settings highlights the importance of monitoring for this organism, especially in patients with compromised immune systems. Further research is needed to fully understand its pathogenic mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.

Industrial Application

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

The microorganism Myroides phaeus has shown potential in various industrial applications, particularly in the fields of biotechnology, waste management, and pharmaceutical development. In biotechnology, Myroides phaeus is known for its ability to produce a range of enzymes that can be utilized in biocatalysis and biotransformation processes. These enzymes can facilitate chemical reactions under mild conditions, making them valuable in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. In the realm of waste management, Myroides phaeus has demonstrated capabilities in biodegradation, particularly in the breakdown of complex organic compounds. This property can be harnessed for the treatment of wastewater and the remediation of contaminated environments, effectively reducing the environmental impact of industrial waste. Furthermore, the organism has been explored for its potential in biofuel production. Its metabolic pathways can be utilized in fermentation processes to convert organic substrates into biofuels, such as ethanol, thereby contributing to renewable energy solutions. In pharmaceutical development, the unique metabolic capabilities of Myroides phaeus may lead to the discovery of novel bioactive compounds, which can be further investigated for their therapeutic properties. This aspect highlights the organism's potential in the development of new drugs and treatments. Overall, Myroides phaeus represents a versatile microorganism with significant promise across multiple industries, particularly in processes that emphasize sustainability and efficiency.

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

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