Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder which affects a large proportion of the
population globally. The precise etiology of IBS is still unknown, although consensus …

Alterations of the gut microbiota may cause dysregulated mucosal immune responses
leading to the onset of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in genetically susceptible hosts …

Bifidobacterium represents a genus within the phylum Actinobacteria which is one of the
major phyla in the healthy intestinal tract of humans. Bifidobacterium is one of the most …

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a
health benefit on the host. The probiotic microorganisms most commonly used in the food …

Probiotics are commensal or nonpathogenic microbes that confer beneficial effects on the
host through several mechanisms such as competitive exclusion, antibacterial effects, and …

Bifidobacteria are important mediators of immune system development within the
gastrointestinal system and immunological homeostasis. The present study explored the anti …

A variety of health benefits has been documented to be associated with the consumption of
probiotic bacteria, namely bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. Thanks to the scientific advances in …

As one of the most metabolically complex systems in the body, the liver ensures multi-organ
homeostasis and ultimately sustains life. Nevertheless, during early postnatal development …

Gut microbiota is generally considered to play an important role in host health due to its
extensive immunomodulatory activities. Th17 and Treg cells are two important CD4+ T cell …

The microbiota is directly involved in the development and modulation of the intestinal
immune system. In particular, members of the genus Bifidobacterium play a primary role in …