The gastrointestinal tract of mammals hosts a high and diverse number of different
microorganisms, known as intestinal microbiota. Many probiotics were originally isolated …

The gut microbiota is composed of a huge number of different bacteria, that produce a large
amount of compounds playing a key role in microbe selection and in the construction of a …

The human gut contains trillions of microbes that play a central role in host biology, including
the provision of key nutrients from the diet. Food is a major source of precursors for …

Background The gut microbiota plays a central role in host physiology and in several
pathological mechanisms in humans. Antibiotics compromise the composition and functions …

The gut microbiota is considered as a forgotten organ in human health and disease. It
maintains gut homeostasis by various complex mechanisms. However, disruption of the gut …

Probiotics, the live microbial strains incorporated as dietary supplements, are known to
provide health benefits to the host. These live microbes manipulate the gut microbial …

Background Filamentous fungi are among the most powerful cellulolytic organisms in
terrestrial ecosystems. To perform the degradation of lignocellulosic substrates, these …

Abstract Background and Aims Obesity is a complex and multifaceted condition. Thus,
functional foods need investigation as novel adjunct treatments for obesity. The objective …

Microbiota composition and its metabolic capacity are very important for host health.
Evidence suggests that gut microbiome is involved in the metabolites production by host …

Adhesion to intestinal mucosa is a crucial property for probiotic bacteria. Adhesion is thought
to increase host-bacterial interactions, thus potentially enabling health benefits to the host …