Mycoplasma capricolum: Difference between revisions
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''Mycoplasma capricolum'' belongs to the genus ''Mycoplasma'', which is a genus of bacteria that does not have cell wall neither murein. This Gram-negative, spherical organism is distinguished from other bacteria by its small size (a characteristic of the genus ''Mycoplasma'') and requirement of cholesterol for growth. It is a causative agents of caprine respiratory diseases and severe arthritis, often leads destructive result in Africa and Asia goat farming. Some subspecies of ''Mycoplasma capricolum'', for example,'' | ''Mycoplasma capricolum'' belongs to the genus ''Mycoplasma'', which is a genus of bacteria that does not have cell wall neither murein. This Gram-negative, spherical organism is distinguished from other bacteria by its small size (a characteristic of the genus ''Mycoplasma'') and requirement of cholesterol for growth. It is a causative agents of caprine respiratory diseases and severe arthritis, often leads destructive result in Africa and Asia goat farming. Some subspecies of ''Mycoplasma capricolum'', for example,''M. capricolum'' subsp. ''mycoides'' and ''M. capricolum'' subsp.''capripneumoniae'' are especially virulent. Though hard to isolate, this microorganism still can be obtained from lungs and pleural fluid of affected animals in necropsy. ''M. capricolum'' only lives in the host system. | ||
==Genome structure== | ==Genome structure== | ||
Revision as of 03:11, 30 April 2007
A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Mycoplasma capricolum
Classification
Higher order taxa
Cellular organisms; Bacteria; Firmicutes; Mollicutes; Mycoplasmatales; Mycoplasmataceae; Mycoplasma
Species
Mycoplasma capricolum
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NCBI: Taxonomy |
Description and significance
Mycoplasma capricolum belongs to the genus Mycoplasma, which is a genus of bacteria that does not have cell wall neither murein. This Gram-negative, spherical organism is distinguished from other bacteria by its small size (a characteristic of the genus Mycoplasma) and requirement of cholesterol for growth. It is a causative agents of caprine respiratory diseases and severe arthritis, often leads destructive result in Africa and Asia goat farming. Some subspecies of Mycoplasma capricolum, for example,M. capricolum subsp. mycoides and M. capricolum subsp.capripneumoniae are especially virulent. Though hard to isolate, this microorganism still can be obtained from lungs and pleural fluid of affected animals in necropsy. M. capricolum only lives in the host system.
Genome structure
The size the circular genome of Mycoplasma capricolum is 1155.5 kb, and has 25% of GC content. 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
M. capricolum has no cell wall but only lipid bilayer membrane, up to 2/3 of unesterified cholesterol is in the outer membrane. 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
Edited by Rene Ku, student of Rachel Larsen and Kit Pogliano
