Background Functional foods are receiving high interest and attracting global attention due
to their therapeutic health benefits. Xylooligosaccharides (XOS) are potential prebiotics that …

The updated definition of prebiotic expands the range of potential applications in which
emerging xylooligosaccharides (XOS) can be used. It has been demonstrated that XOS …

Background Plants in nature interact with other species, among which are mutualistic
microorganisms that affect plant health. The co-existence of microbial symbionts with the …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most prevalent disease and becoming a serious
public health threat worldwide. It is a severe endocrine metabolic disorder that has the ability …

Xylooligosaccharides (XOS) are sugar oligomers made with xylose units. They are
recognized by its great prebiotic potential and nutritional benefits, promoting growth of the …

Oligosaccharides are low-molecular-weight carbohydrates with crucial physical, chemical,
and physiological properties, which are increasingly important in the fields of food …

Prebiotics play a widely recognized role in the regulation of intestinal microbiota, but most
related studies have not been explored beyond the genus level. In recent years, some newly …

The human intestine is characterized by an abundance of nutrients and a complex
microbiota that make crucial contributions to overall health. These nutrients facilitate the …

Marine algae are valuable sources of health-promoting molecules that have been
consumed by Asians for decades. Among aquatic flora, marine algae stand out in terms of …

Oligosaccharides from green algae Ulva lactuca (ULO) and Enteromorpha prolifera (EPO)
were used for investigation of anti-ageing effects and the underlying mechanism in SAMP8 …