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L. noguchii serotypes were sourced from various wild and domestic animals, such as cattle, and from human patients. Three serotypes were previously established as Bataviae, Australis, and Autumnalis and were confirmed by the sequencing of the rpoB gene (7). A recent phylogenetic study yielded sequencing results of the secY locus, identifying additional L. noguchii serogroups Panama and Pyrogenes (8). | L. noguchii serotypes were sourced from various wild and domestic animals, such as cattle, and from human patients. Three serotypes were previously established as Bataviae, Australis, and Autumnalis and were confirmed by the sequencing of the rpoB gene (7). A recent phylogenetic study yielded sequencing results of the secY locus, identifying additional L. noguchii serogroups Panama and Pyrogenes (8). | ||
=4. Cell structure= | =4. Cell structure= | ||
L. noguchii is a spirochete and Gram-negative bacterium, which has a peptidoglycan cell wall surrounded by an outer membrane of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (2). They tend to range from 0.1 μm by 6 μm to 0.1 μm to 20 μm (3). Leptospiral species differ from most pathogenic spirochetes, having a more LPS-rich outer layer (9). Lipid A of leptospires is unique in that it contains a phosphorylated and methylated glucosamine disaccharide unit (2). Leptospires have two periplasmic flagella which allow motility, as well as distinct hooked ends identified through electron microscopy (2). | |||
=5. Metabolic processes= | =5. Metabolic processes= | ||
L. noguchii is a chemoorganotrophic organism and obligate aerobe which metabolizes long chain fatty acids as its main carbon source (2). Alcohol and long-chain fatty acids are the primary carbon and energy sources for L. noguchii (10). Leptospira also produces catalase, oxidase, and peroxidase which are key in metabolizing compounds during oxidative phosphorylation (10). | |||
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Habitat; symbiosis; contributions to the environment. | Habitat; symbiosis; contributions to the environment. | ||
Revision as of 14:24, 11 December 2023
1. Classification
Higher order taxa
Bacteria; Spirochaetota; Spirochaetia; Leptospirales; Leptospiraceae; Leptospira
2. Description and significance
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3. Genome structure
The genome size of L. noguchii (Serovar Panama, Strain U73) is 4.7 Mb and has a GC content of 35.5% (15). The genome contains 4034 total genes with 3798 coding genes. Genes relevant to virulence factors included lipoprotein and immunoglobulin-like protein genes lipL41, lipL36, lolC/D, and ligA which are shared by L. interrogans. Several antimicrobial resistance genes are identified which includes efflux pumps (mdtA, mdtB, norM) and metal resistance genes (sugE, czcA, czcD). L. noguchii serotypes were sourced from various wild and domestic animals, such as cattle, and from human patients. Three serotypes were previously established as Bataviae, Australis, and Autumnalis and were confirmed by the sequencing of the rpoB gene (7). A recent phylogenetic study yielded sequencing results of the secY locus, identifying additional L. noguchii serogroups Panama and Pyrogenes (8).
4. Cell structure
L. noguchii is a spirochete and Gram-negative bacterium, which has a peptidoglycan cell wall surrounded by an outer membrane of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (2). They tend to range from 0.1 μm by 6 μm to 0.1 μm to 20 μm (3). Leptospiral species differ from most pathogenic spirochetes, having a more LPS-rich outer layer (9). Lipid A of leptospires is unique in that it contains a phosphorylated and methylated glucosamine disaccharide unit (2). Leptospires have two periplasmic flagella which allow motility, as well as distinct hooked ends identified through electron microscopy (2).
5. Metabolic processes
L. noguchii is a chemoorganotrophic organism and obligate aerobe which metabolizes long chain fatty acids as its main carbon source (2). Alcohol and long-chain fatty acids are the primary carbon and energy sources for L. noguchii (10). Leptospira also produces catalase, oxidase, and peroxidase which are key in metabolizing compounds during oxidative phosphorylation (10).
6. Ecology
Habitat; symbiosis; contributions to the environment.
7. Pathology
How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
8. Current Research
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9. References
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