Probiotics are live bacteria, generally administered in food, conferring beneficial effects to
the host because they help to prevent or treat diseases, the majority of which are …

Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria are an important part of human gut microbiota. Among
numerous benefits, their antioxidant properties are attracting more and more attention …

Cardiovascular diseases are one of the major causes of deaths in adults in the western
world. Elevated levels of certain blood lipids have been reported to be the principal cause of …

Lactobacilli have been crucial for the production of fermented products for centuries. They
are also members of the mutualistic microbiota present in the human gastrointestinal and …

Biosurfactants derived from different microbes are an alternative to chemical surfactants,
which have broad applications in food, oil, biodegradation, cosmetic, agriculture, pesticide …

The use and potential commercial application of biosurfactants in the medical field has
increased during the past decade. Their antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activities make …

Background & Aims: The probiotic compound, VSL# 3, is efficacious as maintenance
therapy in pouchitis and ulcerative colitis. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy …

The main commercial use of biosurfactants is in pollution remediation because of their ability
to stabilize emulsions. This enhances the solubility and availability of hydrophobic …

Background Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that can lead to
significant morbidity including stricture, abscess formation, fistula, bacteraemia, sepsis …

We report the first clinical evidence that probiotic lactobacilli can be delivered to the vagina
following oral intake. In 10 women with a history of recurrent yeast vaginitis, bacterial …