Lactobacillus species are found in nutrient-rich habitats associated with food, feed, plants,
animals and humans. Due to their economic importance, the metabolism, genetics and …

Lactobacillus species can exert health promoting effects in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)
through many mechanisms, which include pathogen inhibition, maintenance of microbial …

Sourdough is used in production of (steamed) bread as leavening agent (type I sourdoughs)
or as baking improver to enhance flavour, texture, and shelf life of bread (type II …

The gut barrier plays an important role in human health. When barrier function is impaired,
altered permeability and barrier dysfunction can occur, leading to inflammatory bowel …

The enterococci are Gram-positive lactic acid bacteria that inhabit the gastrointestinal tracts
of diverse hosts. However, Enterococcus faecium and E. faecalis have emerged as leading …

The objective of this study was to analyze human fecal Lactobacillus community and its
relationship with rheumatoid arthritis. Samples taken from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients …

Genome analysis using next generation sequencing technologies has revolutionized the
characterization of lactic acid bacteria and complete genomes of all major groups are now …

Enteric fermentation in ruminants is the single largest anthropogenic source of agricultural
methane and has a significant role in global warming. Consequently, innovative solutions to …

ABSTRACT Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a complex metabolic syndrome characterized by
insulin dysfunction and abnormalities in glucose and lipid metabolism. The gut microbiome …

Diabetes in India has distinct genetic, nutritional, developmental and socio-economic
aspects; owing to the fact that changes in gut microbiota are associated with diabetes, we …