Biocatalytic approaches using lactulose: end product compared with substrate [PDF]
Lactulose is a lactose-based carbohydrate with well-known prebiotic effect and recognized medical applications. Currently, the commercially available lactulose is chemically synthesized. Nevertheless, the process leads to low yields and high levels of by-
Macedo, Eugénia A.+3 more
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Systematic review and meta-analysis. small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in chronic pancreatitis [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Evidence on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) is conflicting. AIM: The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of SIBO in CP and to ...
Grigor'eva IuV+5 more
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Measurement of gut permeability using fluorescent tracer agent technology [PDF]
The healthy gut restricts macromolecular and bacterial movement across tight junctions, while increased intestinal permeability accompanies many intestinal disorders.
Debreczeny, Martin P+11 more
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Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and quality of life associated with functional constipation
Background: Functional constipation (FC) defines the form of constipation without an organic aetiology and influences the quality of life of the child in many aspects.
Asburce Olgac+3 more
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Consumption of animal-source protein is associated with improved height-for-age z scores in rural Malawian children aged 12–36 months [PDF]
Linear growth faltering, caused by insufficient diet, recurrent infections and environmental enteric dysfunction (EED), continues to plague young children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Agapova, Sophia E+7 more
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Background Combination of platinum derivatives with paclitaxel is currently the standard front line regimen for patients with epithelial ovarian carcinoma, and represents also an active regimen in patients with metastatic breast or unknown primary ...
Tichá Alena+5 more
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Lactulose is a common component in foods. However, the effect of lactulose on intestinal flora and overall metabolic levels remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to explore the regulative role of lactulose on intestinal flora and serum metabolites ...
Junying Bai+4 more
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Clinical trial: protective effect of a commercial fish protein hydrolysate against indomethacin (NSAID)-induced small intestinal injury [PDF]
Background A partially hydrolysed and dried product of pacific whiting fish is marketed as a health food supplement supporting 'intestinal health'.Aim To examine whether the partially hydrolysed and dried product of pacific whiting fish influenced the ...
Elia, G+4 more
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Effect of dietary Lactobacillus fermentum and lactulose on fatty acid profile and heavy metal residues in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) [PDF]
Recently, demands upon the consumption of various seafood are increasing in a human diet. Heavy metals naturally occur in the environment and contamination of foodstuffs are causing great concerns.
S. Madreseh+2 more
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Background: Hepatic encephalopathy can be reversed by correcting precipitating factors and efficiently managed by lactulose and or rifaximin. Aims and Objective: The aim of this study to compare the effectiveness of three different modes of treatment ...
Uttam Biswas +5 more
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