The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is colonized by a broad spectrum of microorganism, of which
bacteria are especially recognized for the health effects they exert. However insight in the …

Biological characteristics of natural polymers make microbial polysaccharides an excellent
choice for biopharmaceuticals. Due to its easy purifying procedure and high production …

Polygonatum cyrtonema is a known tonic herb in Chinese Materia Medica, extensively
consumed in China, but the structure and activity of its polysaccharide components remain …

In this study, a novel homogeneous mannose-rich polysaccharide named EPS-1 from the
fermentation broth of Bifidobacterium breve H4–2 was isolated and purified by anion …

Through hot water extraction, protein removal and chromatographic purification, DWPP-Is
was found to be the major polysaccharide present in the stem of D. wardianum. The Mn and …

Declined numbers and weakened functions of intestinal stem cells (ISCs) impair the integrity
of the intestinal epithelium during aging. However, the impact of intestinal microbiota on …

Bifidobacteria typically represent the most abundant bacteria of the human gut microbiota in
healthy breast-fed infants. Members of the Bifidobacterium bifidum species constitute one of …

Probiotics, live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed in adequate
amounts, have gained significant attention for their potential therapeutic applications. The …

Yeast is an integral part of mammalian microbiome, and like commensal bacteria, has the
potential of being harnessed to influence immunity in clinical settings. However, functional …

A neutral water-soluble polysaccharide (RLP50-2) was extracted and purified from the fruits
of Rosa laevigata. The absolute molecular weight was determined as 1.26× 10 4 g/mol …