Bile acid biotransformation is a collaborative effort by the host and the gut microbiome. Host
hepatocytes synthesize primary bile acids from cholesterol. Once these host-derived primary …

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is widely distributed in nature and considered a potent
bioactive compound with numerous and important physiological functions, such as anti …

One of the most varied species of lactic acid bacteria is Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (Lb.
plantarum), formerly known as Lactobacillus plantarum. It is one of the most common …

The aim of this review is to summarize the effect in host energy metabolism of the production
of B group vitamins and short chain fatty acids (SCFA) by commensal, food-grade and …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are important starter, commensal, or pathogenic microorganisms.
The stress physiology of LAB has been studied in depth for over 2 decades, fueled mostly by …

Probiotics are increasingly recognized as capable of positively modulating several aspects
of human health. There are numerous attributes that make an ideal probiotic …

Considerable knowledge has been accumulated on the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) that affect
the aroma and flavour of yogurt. This review focuses on the role of LAB in the production of …

The number of studies claiming probiotic health effects of Lactobacillus plantarum is
escalating. Lb. plantarum is a lactic acid bacterium found in diverse ecological niches …

Food-related lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as well as human gut commensals such as
bifidobacteria can de novo synthesize and supply vitamins. This is important since humans …

The main role of acidity and pH is to confer microbial stability to wines. No less relevant, they
also preserve the color and sensory properties of wines. Tartaric and malic acids are …