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Acinetobacter
calcoaceticus
| Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
Acc16I,
Acc36I,
Acc65I,
AccB1I,
AccB7I,
AccBSI,
AccI,
AccII,
AccIII,
AclI,
AclWI,
AcuI |
| Gram
Stain: |
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is Gram stain negative. |
| Respiration: |
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is aerobic. |
| Motility: |
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is non-motile. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Proteobacteria; Gammaproteobacteria; Pseudomonadales;
Moraxellaceae; Acinetobacter |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus has been investigated
for use in crude oil cleanup. |
| Miscellaneous: |
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus was formerly known
as Achromobacter anitratus. A. calcoaceticus
is present as normal flora of the skin and throat of human
beings |
| Human health and disease: |
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus is an
opportunistic pathogen that has been reported to have
caused serious and sometimes fatal infections |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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