Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the commonest cancers globally. A unique aspect of CRC
is its intimate association with the gut microbiota, which forms an essential part of the tumour …

Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular macromolecules excreted as tightly bound
capsule or loosely attached slime layer in microorganisms. They play most prominent role …

Lactobacilli comprise an important group of probiotics for both human and animals. The
emerging concern regarding safety problems associated with live microbial cells is …

Background The human gut hosts complex microbial communities, which are linked to
health and disease. The gut microbiota is continuously reshaped by multiple environmental …

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular carbohydrate polymers forming
capsules or slimy coating around the cells. EPS can be secreted by various bacterial genera …

Bacteria present in probiotics, particularly the common Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium
microbes, have been found to induce anti-cancer action by enhancing cancer cell apoptosis …

Probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a particular group of gram-positive bacteria that are
usually involved in natural ferments and widely used in food manufacture industry. Most of …

Oxidative damage caused by free radicals is an inevitable and pervasive phenomenon that
leads to cell damage and the emergence of diseases including ageing, cancer, diabetes …

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancer around the world. Exopolysaccharides
(EPSs) produced by lactobacilli as potential prebiotics have been found to have an anti …

We have obtained an exopolysaccharide (YL-11 EPS) produced by Lactobacillus fermentum
YL-11 isolated from fermented milk and confirmed that it can effectively inhibit colon cancer …