Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) is a well-studied probiotic bacterium that can colonize a
large number of mammals. In humans, L. reuteri is found in different body sites, including the …

Animals assemble and maintain a diverse but host-specific gut microbial community. In
addition to characteristic microbial compositions along the longitudinal axis of the intestines …

Carbohydrates comprise a large fraction of the typical diet, yet humans are only able to
directly process some types of starch and simple sugars. The remainder transits the large …

The gastrointestinal tract is coated by a thick layer of mucus that forms the front line of innate
host defense. Mucus consists of high molecular weight glycoproteins called mucins that are …

Background The diseases in fish and other economic aquatic species is a great concern,
and every year it causes a huge loss in aquaculture sectors. The use of probiotics might be a …

We isolated several strains of human and animal origin, focusing on the genera
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Samples of cow colostrum, feces and saliva of calves …

Over the past decades the food industry has been revolutionized toward the production of
functional foods due to an increasing awareness of the consumers on the positive role of …

Microbial metabolites, including B complex vitamins contribute to diverse aspects of human
health. Folate, or vitamin B9, refers to a broad category of biomolecules that include pterin …

ABSTRACT A close symbiotic relationship exists between the intestinal microbiota and its
host. A critical component of gut homeostasis is the presence of a mucus layer covering the …

Probiotics are living microorganisms that provide a wide variety of health benefits to the host
when ingested in adequate amounts. The bacterial strains most frequently used as probiotic …