Preserving the efficacy of probiotic bacteria exhibits paramount challenges that need to be
addressed during the development of functional food products. Several factors have been …

This review primarily focuses on the technology of commercially available milk-based
probiotic beverages including acidophilus milk, bifidus milk, acidophilus-yeast milk …

The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the regulation of mucosal immunity and of the
function of the intestinal barrier. Dysbiosis is accordingly associated with rupture of mucosal …

Intestinal mucositis, a cytotoxic side effect of the antineoplastic drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), is
characterized by ulceration, inflammation, diarrhea, and intense abdominal pain, making it …

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of probiotic research,
covering a wide range of topics, including strain identification, functional characterization …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) constitute disturbances of gastrointestinal tract that
cause irreversible changes in the structure and function of tissues. Ulcerative colitis (UC) …

As a consequence of expanded science and technical research, the market perception of
consumers has shifted from standard traditional to valuable foods, which are furthermore …

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is an antineoplastic drug that causes, as a side effect, intestinal
mucositis, acute inflammation in the small bowel. The Heat Shock Protein (Hsp) are highly …

An unbalanced diet is one of the well-known risk factors for the development of colorectal
cancer (CRC). This type of cancer is currently the main cause of cancer-related deaths …

Cancer chemotherapy has allowed many patients to survive, but not without risks derived
from its adverse effects. Drugs, such as 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan, oxaliplatin, methotrexate …