Role of probiotics in managing various human diseases, from oral pathology to cancer and gastrointestinal diseases
University of Bucharest · Academia Oamenilor de Știință din România · +3 more institutions
Abstract
The imbalance of microbial composition and diversity in favor of pathogenic microorganisms combined with a loss of beneficial gut microbiota taxa results from factors such as age, diet, antimicrobial administration for different infections, other underlying medical conditions, etc. Probiotics are known for their capacity to improve health by stimulating the indigenous gut microbiota, enhancing host immunity resistance to infection, helping digestion, and carrying out various other functions. Concurrently, the metabolites produced by these microorganisms, termed postbiotics, which include compounds like bacteriocins, lactic acid, and hydrogen peroxide, contribute to inhibiting a wide range of pathogenic…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 25.44
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 275
Authors
8- OPOana-Alina Petrariu
University of Bucharest
- ICIlda Czobor Barbu
University of Bucharest, Academia Oamenilor de Știință din România
- ANAdelina-Gabriela Niculescu
University of Bucharest, Universitatea Națională de Știință și Tehnologie Politehnica București
- MCMarian Constantin
University of Bucharest, Romanian Academy
- GAGeorgiana Alexandra GrigoreCorresponding
University of Bucharest, Academia Oamenilor de Știință din România, National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences
Topics & keywords
- Antimicrobial
- Biology
- Immunity
- Gut flora
- Microbiology
- Pathogenic bacteria
- Lactobacillus
- Colonisation resistance
- Good health and well-being