Human oral cavity harbors the second most abundant microbiota after the gastrointestinal
tract. The expanded Human Oral Microbiome Database (eHOMD) that was last updated on …

While the impacts of cigarette smoking on human health are widely known, a less
recognized impact of tobacco product use and disposal is environmental pollution. This …

Despite the booming international trade in cigar tobacco leaves (CTLs), the main
characteristics of tobacco leaves from different producing areas are rarely reported. This …

Microbial degradation of organic compounds is an environmentally benign and energy
efficient part in product processing. Fermentation of plant leaves involves enzymatic actions …

The flavor of cigar tobacco leaf determines the quality of finished cigar tobacco, and the
enhancement of flavor generally relies on microbial fermentation. In this paper, the …

Microbiome plays an important role during the tobacco aging process which was an
indispensable link in the production and processing of cigarettes. However, the structure …

The natural fermentation of cigar tobacco leaves usually utilizes natural temperature and
humidity for fermentation. Cigars produced in China are often fermented in winter, and the …

The first-cured tobacco contains macromolecular substances with negative impacts on
tobacco products quality, and must be aged and fermented to mitigate their effects on the …

Tobacco use is a major cause of preventable morbidity and mortality globally. Tobacco
products, including smokeless tobacco (ST), generally contain tobacco-specific N …

The etiology of vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS) remains unclear; however, alterations in
cutaneous and gut microbiota may be contributing to the pathogenesis of this inflammatory …