Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are considered as the main biogenic amine (BA) producers in
fermented foods. These compounds derive from amino acid decarboxylation through …

The brain-gut axis is a bidirectional communication system between the central nervous
system and the gastrointestinal tract. Serotonin functions as a key neurotransmitter at both …

The assembly of the newborn's gut microbiota during the first months of life is an
orchestrated process resulting in specialized microbial ecosystems in the different gut …

The concept that the gut microbiota serves as a virtual endocrine organ arises from a
number of important observations. Evidence for a direct role arises from its metabolic …

As a genus that has evolved for resistance against adverse environmental factors and that
readily exchanges genetic elements, enterococci are well adapted to the cheese …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an extremely prevalent but poorly understood
gastrointestinal disorder. Consequently, there are no clear diagnostic markers to help …

Winery by-products are a rich source of polyphenols, which have proven to have several
beneficial biological properties, such as, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Therefore …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the probiotic properties of Lactobacillus casei and
Lactobacillus fermentum strains, as well as to select novel and safe strains for future …

This study is designed to discuss the antimicrobial resistance, virulence determinants and
biofilm formation capacity of Enterococcus spp. isolated from milk of sheep and goat with …

Enterococci have emerged as important nosocomial pathogens and have been found to
possess many virulence factors, some of which are considered very important in the …