Gut-microbial butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) of significant physiological
importance than the other major SCFAs (acetate and propionate). Most butyrate producers …

Microorganisms encounter acid stress during multiple bioprocesses. Microbial species have
therefore developed a variety of resistance mechanisms. The damage caused by acidic …

With the increasing amount of evidence linking certain disorders of the human body to a
disturbed gut microbiota, there is a growing interest for compounds that positively influence …

The management of the dysbiosed gut microbiota in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is
gaining more attention as a novel target to control this disease. Probiotic treatment with …

This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with Bacillus subtilis (B.
subtilis) or Bacillus licheniformis (B. licheniformis) on growth performance, immunity …

Background The poultry industry needs effective antibiotic alternatives to control outbreaks
of necrotic enteritis (NE) caused by Clostridium perfringens. Methods The aim of this study …

The dietary consumption of probiotics in the form of pharmaceuticals or functional food can
improve human health and contribute to disease prevention. However, the biological activity …

Probiotics are microorganisms that have beneficial health effects when administered in
adequate dosages. The oral administration of probiotic bacteria is widely considered …

Newborns are colonized by maternal microbiota that is essential for offspring health and
development. The composition of these pioneer communities exhibits individual differences …

Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota is a contributing factor for obesity-related metabolic diseases
such as hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. Pharmacotherapy for metabolic diseases …