Capnocytophaga canimorsus
Classification
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Species
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Genus species
Description and Significance
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Genome Structure
The genome of C. canimorsus consists of a single, circular chromosome that is approximately 2.8 million base pairs long, with 36.11% of its content being guanine and cytosine. It additionally contains 2,405 CDSs. The genome size of C. canimorsus is most similar to Capnocytophaga ochracea, a bacteria found in the mouths of dogs and cats, since it has 2.6 million base pairs. C. canimorsus contains 206 lipoprotein genes which is unusually high among Eubacteria and encodes the LolACDE lipoprotein export system to help transport these lipoproteins. The genome does not encode type III, IV, or VI secretion systems which are commonly linked to pathogenesis. However, it does produce the enzyme protease, CcDPP7, which causes factor X dysfunction by N-terminal cleavag and promotes immune evasion and triggers hemorrhage.
Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle
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Ecology and Pathogenesis
Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
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Author
Page authored by _____, _____, _____, & _____, students of Prof. Bradley Tolar at UNC Wilmington.
