| Description | Selenomonas sputigena is a Gram-negative, curved or crescent-shaped microbe that thrives in mesophilic temperatures, exhibiting chemoheterotrophic metabolism, where it derives energy from the breakdown of organic compounds and produces ATP through oxidative phosphorylation, and can be found in various body sites of humans and animals, including the oral cavity, gut, and urogenital tract, as an obligate anaerobe.
The Gram-negative characteristic of Selenomonas sputigena indicates that it has a thinner peptidoglycan layer in its cell wall, which is typically associated with a greater resistance to environmental stresses.
Its curved or crescent-shaped morphology allows it to adhere to surfaces and other microorganisms, facilitating its growth and survival in complex environments.
As a mesophile, Selenomonas sputigena grows best in temperatures ranging from 20-45°C, which is typical of many human and animal body sites.
Its chemoheterotrophic metabolism enables it to utilize a wide range of organic substrates, from simple sugars to complex polysaccharides, and produces various end products, such as volatile fatty acids and ammonia.
The energy production mechanism of Selenomonas sputigena involves the breakdown of these organic compounds to generate ATP, which is then used to power its various cellular processes.
Selenomonas sputigena can be found in various body sites, including the oral cavity, where it contributes to the formation of dental plaque and the development of periodontal diseases.
As an obligate anaerobe, Selenomonas sputigena requires a low-oxygen environment to survive and grow, which is typically found in deep tissues, gut, or other areas with limited oxygen availability.
This microbe plays a crucial role in the degradation of complex organic matter and the production of short-chain fatty acids, which can be used as energy sources by other microorganisms, and has been implicated in the production of antimicrobial compounds that can inhibit the growth of other bacteria. |
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