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A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Mycoplasma arthritidis Contents [hide]

   * 1 Classification
         o 1.1 Higher order taxa
         o 1.2 Species
   * 2 Description and significance
   * 3 Genome structure
   * 4 Cell structure and metabolism
   * 5 Ecology
   * 6 Pathology
   * 7 Application to Biotechnology
   * 8 Current Research
   * 9 References

Classification Higher order taxa

Cellular organisms; Bacteria; Firmicutes; Mollicutes; Mycoplasmatales; Mycoplasmataceae; Mycoplasma; Mycoplasma arthritidis

NCBI: Taxonomy Mycoplasma arthritidis

Strains

-Rats:158L3-1 -Mice:158L3-1

Description and significance

-In general, the genus, Mycoplasma is known for its parasitic abilities. Currently, scientists have found more than 120 parasitic species. Mycoplasma normally inhabits on many different hosts, such as human, animals, insects and plants. It is characterized by its small size and lack of cell wall. In fact, because the latter trait is so distinctive that Mycoplasma is separated into a different group of microorganisms. Its cell membrane consists of rich protein components, such as lipoproteins that are structurally efficient for the invasion of host cells. -

Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence? Does it have any plasmids? Are they important to the organism's lifestyle? Cell structure and metabolism

Describe any interesting features and/or cell structures; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces. Ecology

Describe any interactions with other organisms (included eukaryotes), contributions to the environment, effect on environment, etc. Pathology

How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms. Application to Biotechnology

Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used? Current Research

Enter summaries of the most recent research here--at least three required References

[Sample reference] Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.

Edited by student of Rachel Larsen