Several preclinical and clinical studies have shown the immunomodulatory role exerted by
prebiotics in regulating the immune response. In this review, we describe the mechanistic …

The increase in chronic metabolic and immunologic disorders in the modern society is
linked to major changes in the dietary patterns. These chronic conditions are associated with …

Dietary carbohydrate fibers are known to prevent immunological diseases common in
Western countries such as allergy and asthma but the underlying mechanisms are largely …

Dietary fibre, such as indigestible oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, occurs in many
foods and has gained considerable importance related to its beneficial effects on host health …

Innate immune receptors, well known mediators of response to non-self-molecules and
inflammation, also act as mediators of immunity triggered by 'damage-associated molecular …

Highlights•Probiotics and prebiotics contribute to balancing the immune
response.•Probiotics modulate the activity of dendritic cells, epithelial cells and natural …

“Dietary fiber”(DF) refers to a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested fully. DF is not an
essential nutrient, but it plays an important part in enhancing digestive capacity and …

Leuconostoc mesenteroides S81 was isolated from traditional sourdough as an
exopolysaccharide (EPS) producer strain. The monosaccharide composition of the EPS from …

Fructans are natural fructose polymers that are used for their prebiotic and health improving
properties in functional foods. Although the immunomodulatory effects of fructans on animal …

Researchers have demonstrated that lactic acid bacteria (LAB) with immunomodulatory
capabilities (immunobiotics) exert their beneficial effects through several molecules …