The genome of gut microbes encodes a collection of enzymes whose metabolic functions
contribute to the bioavailability and bioactivity of unabsorbed (poly) phenols. Datasets from …

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

Gut microbes and their metabolites are actively involved in the development and regulation
of host immunity, which can influence disease susceptibility. Herein, we review the most …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common chronic liver disorders
in humans, partly because it is closely related to metabolic disorders of the liver with …

Catechins are a phytochemical present in plants such as tea leaves, beans, black grapes,
cherries, and cacao, and have various physiological activities. It is reported that catechins …

Green tea can influence the gut microbiota by either stimulating the growth of specific
species or by hindering the development of detrimental ones. At the same time, gut bacteria …

TLR4/NF-κB is a key inflammatory signaling transduction pathway, closely involved in cell
differentiation, proliferation, apoptosis, and pro-inflammatory response. Toll like receptor 4 …

Chronic inflammation is associated with the development and progression of several
noncommunicable diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney …

Depressive disorders can affect up to 350 million people worldwide, and in developed
countries, the percentage of patients with depressive disorders may be as high as 10 …

Green tea polyphenols have numerous functions including antioxidation and modulation of
various cellular proteins and are thus beneficial against metabolic diseases including …