The human gut contains trillions of microbes that play a central role in host biology, including
the provision of key nutrients from the diet. Food is a major source of precursors for …

The human gut is one of the most complex ecosystems, composed of 10 13-10 14
microorganisms which play an important role in human health. In addition, some food …

Microbial metabolites, including B complex vitamins contribute to diverse aspects of human
health. Folate, or vitamin B9, refers to a broad category of biomolecules that include pterin …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have a long history of safe exploitation by humans, being used for
centuries in food production and preservation and as probiotic agents to promote human …

Background Many probiotic bacteria have been described as promising tools for the
treatment and prevention of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). Most of these bacteria are …

Commensal and beneficial microbes secrete myriad products which target the mammalian
host and other microbes. These secreted substances aid in bacterial niche development …

The interaction between the gut microbiota and the host immune system is very important for
balancing and resolving inflammation. The human microbiota begins to form during …

Background Different studies have described the successful use of recombinant lactic acid
bacteria (recLAB) to deliver anti-inflammatory molecules at the mucosal level to treat …

Recombinant lactic acid bacteria (LAB), in particular lactococci and lactobacilli, have gained
increasing interest as mucosal delivery vehicles in recent years. With the development of …

An imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants in the body can lead to oxidative stress,
which is one of the major causes of neurodegenerative diseases. The gut microbiota …