The Potential of Probiotics in the Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis [PDF]
Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2019 AbstractAtherosclerosis, the underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, and peripheral vascular disease, is the leading cause of global mortality. Current therapies against atherosclerosis, which mostly target the dyslipidemia associated with the disease, have considerable residual risk for ...
Victoria L. O'Morain, Dipak P. Ramji
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Variability of Genetic Characters Associated with Probiotic Functions in Lacticaseibacillus Species
Microorganisms, 2022 This study aims to explore the intra-species distribution of genetic characteristics that favor the persistence in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and host interaction of bacteria belonging to species of the Lacticaseibacillus genus.
Franca Rossi +3 more
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Caenorhabditis elegans and probiotics interactions from a prolongevity perspective [PDF]
, 2019 Probiotics exert beneficial effects on host health through different mechanisms of action, such as production of antimicrobial substances, competition with pathogens, enhancement of host mucosal barrier integrity and immunomodulation.
Barbara Guantario +5 more
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Metabolites, 2022 Selenium is an essential microelement required for human health. The biotransformation of selenium nanoparticles has attracted increasing attention in recent years.
Yuhua Duan +11 more
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Preliminary evaluation of probiotic properties of Lactobacillus strains isolated from Sardinian dairy products [PDF]
, 2014 Twenty-three Lactobacillus strains of dairy origin were evaluated for some functional properties relevant to their use as probiotics. A preliminary subtractive screening based on the abilities to inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens and hydrolyze ...
Conti S +7 more
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Current review of genetically modified lactic acid bacteria for the prevention and treatment of colitis using murine models [PDF]
, 2015 Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) are disorders of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by recurrent inflammation that requires lifelong treatments.
Azevedo, Vasco +7 more
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Applications of Probiotics and Their Potential Health Benefits
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 Probiotics have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their potential health benefits and their role in promoting a balanced gut microbiome [...]
Fuochi V., Furneri P. M.
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Mucosal adhesion and anti-inflammatory effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in the human colonic mucosa. A proof-of-concept study [PDF]
, 2018 AIM To investigate the adhesion and anti-inflammatory effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) in the colonic mucosa of healthy and ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, both in vivo and ex vivo in an organ culture model.
Corleto, Vito Domenico +6 more
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Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 and Bifidobacterium longum BB536 on the healthy gut microbiota composition at phyla and species level: a preliminary study [PDF]
, 2017 AIM: To evaluate the ability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 and Bifidobacterium longum BB536 to colonize the intestinal environment of healthy subjects and modify the gut microbiota composition.
De Grandi, Roberta +4 more
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Effects of Five Different Lactic Acid Bacteria on Weight, Antioxidant Enzymes and Immune Function of Nandan Yao Chickens [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Poultry ScienceThis study focused on the effects of five different lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus salivarius 05, Lactobacillus chiayiensis AACE 3, Lactobacillus paracasei XLK 401, Lactobacillus casei AACE 4, and Lactobacillus pabuli AACE 5) on the immune system ...
CR Xu +5 more
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