| Sporotomaculum| Sporotomaculum Brauman et al. 1998
Anaerobic environment: Sporotomaculum species are typically anaerobic bacteria, meaning they thrive in environments devoid of oxygen. They are commonly found in anaerobic habitats such as soil, sediments, and the gastrointestinal tract of animals, including humans.
Fermentation: Like many other anaerobic bacteria, Sporotomaculum species are capable of fermentative metabolism. They can metabolize various organic compounds, such as carbohydrates, amino acids, and organic acids, through fermentation pathways, producing metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids, gases (e.g., hydrogen, carbon dioxide), and organic acids.
Role in biogeochemical cycling: Sporotomaculum species play important roles in biogeochemical cycling processes, particularly in anaerobic environments. They participate in the decomposition of organic matter, the cycling of carbon and nitrogen, and the transformation of complex organic compounds into simpler forms that can be utilized by other organisms.
Gut microbiota: Some Sporotomaculum species have been detected in the gut microbiota of humans and other animals. While their abundance in the gut microbiota is typically lower compared to other bacterial groups, they may contribute to microbial community dynamics and metabolic functions in the gastrointestinal tract.
Potential as probiotics: Although less studied compared to other bacterial genera, certain Sporotomaculum species may have probiotic potential. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits on the host. Sporotomaculum strains with desirable traits, such as acid tolerance, bile resistance, and beneficial metabolic activities, may be evaluated for their potential use in probiotic formulations to promote gut health and prevent or treat gastrointestinal disorders.
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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 | 0.31 | 39 | 362 | 0 | 495 | 207.1 | 277 | 146.9 | 39 | 362 | 11.1 %ile | 77.8 %ile | ||
biomesight | 41.83 | 0 | 20 | 10 | 250 | 0 | 1023 | 84.9 | 30 | 478.8 | 10 | 70 | 0 %ile | 96.3 %ile |
thryve | 16.79 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 26968 | 0 | 4069 | 198 | 29 | 1975 | 7 | 83 | 0 %ile | 100 %ile |
Source of Ranges | Low Boundary | High Boundary | Low Boundary %age | High Boundary %age |
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Lab | Frequency Seen | Average | Standard Deviation | Sample Count | Lab Samples |
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BiomeSight | 45.607 % | 0.012 % | 0.09 % | 2128.0 | 4666 |
Medivere | 87.5 % | 0.021 % | 0.015 % | 7.0 | 8 |
Thryve | 18.211 % | 0.015 % | 0.161 % | 281.0 | 1543 |
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