Query: NC_016052:82358 Tetragenococcus halophilus NBRC 12172, complete genome Lineage: Tetragenococcus halophilus; Tetragenococcus; Enterococcaceae; Lactobacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria General Information: Tetragenococcus halophilus is a gram-positive lactic acid bacterium which flourishes in extreme salt environments. It plays a role in halophilic fermentation processes such as the production of soy sauce and fish sauce.
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General Information: This organism is an obligate parasite of pigs. The bacterium colonizes and invades the porcine lower respiratory tract and can survive phagocytosis by macrophages, eventually resulting in the death of the macrophage cell. Three RTS toxins, which result in cell damage, are produced by this organism.