| Caldicellulosiruptor| Caldicellulosiruptor Rainey et al. 1995 emend. Onyenwoke et al. 2006
Biotechnological applications: Caldicellulosiruptor species have attracted significant attention due to their potential applications in biotechnology, particularly in the bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and other valuable products. Their robust cellulolytic and hemicellulolytic capabilities, coupled with their ability to grow at high temperatures (thermophiles), make them promising candidates for bioenergy production processes such as consolidated bioprocessing (CBP). CBP involves the simultaneous saccharification of biomass and fermentation of released sugars into biofuels using a single microorganism, thereby simplifying the production process and reducing costs.
Cellulose degradation: Caldicellulosiruptor species produce a range of cellulolytic enzymes, including cellulases, hemicellulases, and ligninases, which enable them to efficiently degrade plant biomass into fermentable sugars. These enzymes play a crucial role in the breakdown of cellulose and hemicellulose into smaller oligosaccharides and monosaccharides, which can then be metabolized by the bacteria for energy and growth. Understanding the cellulolytic machinery of Caldicellulosiruptor species may inform efforts to develop more efficient enzymatic cocktails for biomass conversion in industrial processes.
Thermophilic environments: Caldicellulosiruptor species are adapted to thrive in high-temperature environments, such as hot springs, geothermal vents, and compost piles, where they play important roles in the degradation of plant biomass. Their ability to withstand extreme temperatures and efficiently depolymerize complex carbohydrates under such conditions makes them valuable for industrial applications, especially in processes requiring elevated temperatures.
Bioremediation: Some Caldicellulosiruptor species have been explored for their potential in bioremediation, particularly in the degradation of lignocellulosic waste materials, such as agricultural residues, forestry by-products, and industrial waste streams. By converting recalcitrant biomass into simpler organic compounds, these bacteria can contribute to the remediation of contaminated sites and the reduction of environmental pollution.
Ecological roles: While Caldicellulosiruptor species are not typically associated with human health, they play important ecological roles in natural ecosystems, particularly in the degradation and recycling of plant biomass. By participating in the carbon cycle and nutrient cycling processes, these bacteria contribute to ecosystem functioning and stability.
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Different labs use different software to read the sample. See this post for more details.
One lab may say you have none, another may say you have a lot! - This may be solely due to the software they are using to estimate.
We deem lab specific values using values from the KM method for each specific lab to be the most reliable.
Lab | Frequency | UD-Low | UD-High | KM Low | KM High | Lab Low | Lab High | Mean | Median | Standard Deviation | Box Plot Low | Box Plot High | KM Percentile Low | KM Percentile High |
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Other Labs | 1.46 | 5 | 3489 | 0 | 1455 | 263.4 | 90 | 608.1 | 0 | 510 | 0 %ile | 100 %ile | ||
biomesight | 86.55 | 0 | 320 | 20 | 1660 | 0 | 1808 | 334.3 | 160 | 751.7 | 0 | 500 | 3.7 %ile | 97.9 %ile |
thorne | 100 | 7 | 61 | 0 | 48 | 22.6 | 19 | 12.7 | 9 | 39 | 0 %ile | 100 %ile | ||
thryve | 7.94 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 324 | 0 | 106 | 30 | 21 | 38.5 | 7 | 37 | 0 %ile | 100 %ile |
Source of Ranges | Low Boundary | High Boundary | Low Boundary %age | High Boundary %age |
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PrecisionBiome | 1.6339896319550462E-05 | 9.765207505552098E-05 | 0 | 0 |
Thorne (20/80%ile) | 6.05 | 16.61 | 0.0006 | 0.0017 |
Lab | Frequency Seen | Average | Standard Deviation | Sample Count | Lab Samples |
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BiomeSight | 94.133 % | 0.035 % | 0.075 % | 4380.0 | 4653 |
BiomeSightRdp | 83.871 % | 0.044 % | 0.076 % | 26.0 | 31 |
CerbaLab | 66.667 % | 0.002 % | 0.001 % | 2.0 | 3 |
custom | 5.263 % | 0.006 % | 0.004 % | 4.0 | 76 |
es-xenogene | 18.75 % | 0.02 % | 0.014 % | 6.0 | 32 |
Medivere | 75 % | 0.01 % | 0.017 % | 6.0 | 8 |
SequentiaBiotech | 2.857 % | 0.01 % | % | 1.0 | 35 |
Thorne | 89.965 % | 0.001 % | 0.001 % | 260.0 | 289 |
Thryve | 7.971 % | 0.005 % | 0.025 % | 123.0 | 1543 |
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