Exopolysaccharides from probiotic bacteria and their health potential

J Angelin, M Kavitha - International journal of biological macromolecules, 2020 - Elsevier
Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular macromolecules excreted as tightly bound
capsule or loosely attached slime layer in microorganisms. They play most prominent role …

Exopolysaccharides as antimicrobial agents: Mechanism and spectrum of activity

AK Abdalla, MM Ayyash, AN Olaimat… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are metabolites synthesized and excreted by a variety of
microorganisms, including lactic acid bacteria (LAB). EPS serve several biological functions …

[HTML][HTML] Bacterial exopolysaccharides as emerging bioactive macromolecules: from fundamentals to applications

N Kaur, P Dey - Research in microbiology, 2023 - Elsevier
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are extracellular carbohydrate polymers forming
capsules or slimy coating around the cells. EPS can be secreted by various bacterial genera …

A comprehensive review of anticancer, immunomodulatory and health beneficial effects of the lactic acid bacteria exopolysaccharides

YR Saadat, AY Khosroushahi, BP Gargari - Carbohydrate polymers, 2019 - Elsevier
Several scientific evidences have revealed probiotics implications on human health. A wide
range of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have been extensively studied for their ability to produce …

[HTML][HTML] Exopolysaccharide production by lactic acid bacteria: The manipulation of environmental stresses for industrial applications

PT Nguyen, TT Nguyen, DC Bui, PT Hong… - AIMS …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are biological polymers secreted by microorganisms including
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to cope with harsh environmental conditions. EPSs are one of the …

Applications of lactic acid bacteria and their bacteriocins against food spoilage microorganisms and foodborne pathogens

MP Mokoena, CA Omatola, AO Olaniran - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are Gram-positive and catalase-negative microorganisms used to
produce fermented foods. They appear morphologically as cocci or rods and they do not …

Biological functions of exopolysaccharides from lactic acid bacteria and their potential benefits for humans and farmed animals

ML Werning, AM Hernández-Alcántara, MJ Ruiz… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) synthesize exopolysaccharides (EPS), which are structurally
diverse biopolymers with a broad range of technological properties and bioactivities. There …

Some important metabolites produced by lactic acid bacteria originated from kimchi

SJ Lee, HS Jeon, JY Yoo, JH Kim - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have been used for various food fermentations for thousands of
years. Recently, LAB are receiving increased attention due to their great potential as …

Microbial exopolysaccharides for immune enhancement: Fermentation, modifications and bioactivities

W Chaisuwan, K Jantanasakulwong, S Wangtueai… - Food Bioscience, 2020 - Elsevier
Many microorganisms are able to synthesize polysaccharides and then secrete them into
the external environment; these compounds are known as exopolysaccharides (EPS). The …

The potential application of probiotics for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19

E Elekhnawy, WA Negm - Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, 2022 - Springer
Background Given the severe infection, poor prognosis, and the low number of available
effective drugs, potential prevention and treatment strategies for COVID-19 need to be …