Mechanisms of action of bioprotective plant extracts against the ochratoxigenic Penicillium nordicum in dry-cured sausages DOI
Elia Roncero, Micaela Álvarez, Josué Delgado

et al.

International Journal of Food Microbiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 434, P. 111133 - 111133

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Language: Английский

Probiotics Mechanism of Action on Immune Cells and Beneficial Effects on Human Health DOI Creative Commons
Chiara Mazziotta, Mauro Tognon, Fernanda Martini

et al.

Cells, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 184 - 184

Published: Jan. 2, 2023

Immune cells and commensal microbes in the human intestine constantly communicate with react to each other a stable environment order maintain healthy immune activities. system-microbiota cross-talk relies on complex network of pathways that sustain balance between tolerance immunogenicity. Probiotic bacteria can interact stimulate intestinal microflora modulate specific functions homeostasis. Growing evidence shows probiotic present important health-promoting immunomodulatory properties. Thus, use probiotics might represent promising approach for improving system So far, few studies have been reported beneficial modulatory effect probiotics. However, many others, which are mainly focused their metabolic/nutritional properties, published. Therefore, mechanisms behind interaction host only partially described. The review aims collect summarize most recent scientific results resulting implications how improve functions. Hence, description currently known is provided.

Language: Английский

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Exopolysaccharides of Lactic Acid Bacteria: Production, Purification and Health Benefits towards Functional Food DOI Open Access

Helena Mylise Sørensen,

Keith D. Rochfort, Susan Maye

et al.

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(14), P. 2938 - 2938

Published: July 18, 2022

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are capable of synthesising metabolites known as exopolysaccharides (EPS) during fermentation. Traditionally, EPS plays an important role in fermented dairy products through their gelling and thickening properties, but they can also be beneficial to human health. This bioactivity has gained attention applications for functional foods, which leads them have prebiotic, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-tumour, cholesterol-lowering anti-obesity activity. Understanding the parameters conditions is crucial optimising yields from LAB food industry. review provides overview market together with biosynthesis EPS. Factors influencing production well methods isolation, characterisation quantification reviewed. Finally, health benefits associated discussed.

Language: Английский

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Update of the list of QPS‐recommended biological agents intentionally added to food or feed as notified to EFSA 15: suitability of taxonomic units notified to EFSA until September 2021 DOI

Kostas Koutsoumanis,

Ana Allende, Avelino Álvarez‐Ordóñez

et al.

EFSA Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

The qualified presumption of safety (QPS) approach was developed to provide a generic pre-evaluation the biological agents. QPS is based on an assessment published data for each agent, with respect its taxonomic identity, body relevant knowledge and concerns. Safety concerns are, where possible, confirmed at species/strain or product level reflected by 'qualifications'. list updated in relation revised taxonomy genus

Language: Английский

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94

Bacillus species in food fermentations: an underappreciated group of organisms for safe use in food fermentations DOI
Zhen Li,

Mengzhuo Zheng,

Jinshui Zheng

et al.

Current Opinion in Food Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 50, P. 101007 - 101007

Published: Feb. 10, 2023

Language: Английский

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67

Unlocking the Potential of Probiotics: A Comprehensive Review on Research, Production, and Regulation of Probiotics DOI
Tales Fernando da Silva, Rafael de Assis Glória, Monique Ferrary Américo

et al.

Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 1687 - 1723

Published: March 28, 2024

Language: Английский

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Update of the list of qualified presumption of safety (QPS) recommended microbiological agents intentionally added to food or feed as notified to EFSA 19: Suitability of taxonomic units notified to EFSA until September 2023 DOI Creative Commons
Konstantinos Koutsoumanis, Ana Allende, Avelino Álvarez‐Ordóñez

et al.

EFSA Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The qualified presumption of safety (QPS) process was developed to provide a assessment approach for microorganisms intended use in food or feed chains. QPS is based on an published data each taxonomic unit (TU), with respect its identity, the body relevant knowledge and concerns. Safety concerns identified TU are, where possible, confirmed at species/strain product level reflected by 'qualifications'. In period covered this Statement, no new information found that would change status previously recommended TUs. Of 71 notified EFSA between April September 2023 (30 as additives, 22 enzymes 7 novel foods 12 from plant protection products [PPP]), 61 were not evaluated because: 26 filamentous fungi, 1

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Milk and Its Derivatives as Sources of Components and Microorganisms with Health-Promoting Properties: Probiotics and Bioactive Peptides DOI Creative Commons
Laura Quintieri, Francesca Fanelli, Linda Monaci

et al.

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 601 - 601

Published: Feb. 16, 2024

Milk is a source of many valuable nutrients, including minerals, vitamins and proteins, with an important role in adult health. dairy products naturally containing or added probiotics have healthy functional food properties. Indeed, probiotic microorganisms, which beneficially affect the host by improving intestinal microbial balance, are recognized to immune response other biological functions. In addition macronutrients micronutrients, biologically active peptides (BPAs) been identified within amino acid sequences native milk proteins; hydrolytic reactions, such as those catalyzed digestive enzymes, result their release. BPAs directly influence numerous pathways evoking behavioral, gastrointestinal, hormonal, immunological, neurological, nutritional responses. The application drug development could improve consumer health provide therapeutic strategies for treatment prevention diseases. Herein, we review scientific literature on probiotics, products, special attention from minor species (buffalo, sheep, camel, yak, donkey, etc.); safety assessment will be also taken into consideration. Finally, recent advances foodomics unveil human discover novel peptide provided.

Language: Английский

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Considerations for determining safety of probiotics: A USP perspective DOI Creative Commons

Amy L. Roe,

Marie-Eve Boyte,

Chris A. Elkins

et al.

Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 136, P. 105266 - 105266

Published: Oct. 4, 2022

A history of safe use is a backbone safety assessments for many current probiotic species, however, there no global harmonization regarding requirements establishing in foods and supplements. As manufacturers are increasingly seeking to new strains, novel next-generation probiotics, justification based on significant may be challenged. There efforts underway by variety stakeholders, including the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), develop best practices guidelines assessing quality probiotics. initiative USP seeks provide expert advice specific considerations Toward this goal, review provides helpful summary guide regulatory guidelines. We question suitability traditional animal toxicology studies designed testing chemicals relevance safety. This includes discussion excessive dose levels, length repeated toxicity needed, most suitable species used studies. In addition, importance proper manufacturing with regard final product also included. Thus, an outline essential parameters comprehensive assessment provided.

Language: Английский

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Antifungal activity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum isolated from fruit and vegetables and detection of novel antifungal VOCs from fungal-LAB co-cultures DOI Creative Commons
Nicola De Simone,

Lucía López,

Carmen S. Ciudad

et al.

Food Bioscience, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 58, P. 103824 - 103824

Published: Feb. 29, 2024

Undesired microbiota, such as filamentous fungi, negatively impacts the food sector leading to huge losses of produce. For this reason, preservatives are often used reduce microbial contamination. In context, use food-grade antagonistic microorganisms has gained international relevance a promising alternative synthetic additives. Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) with antifungal activity might have strain-specific ability control decay agents and their application bio-control tools is growing worldwide. work, eight Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains were selected against Aspergillus niger, one main fungal contaminants foods, deeply investigated. The overlay method was for an initial fast screening, then presence metabolites evaluated in supernatants (CFSs) by HPLC/DAD volatilome GC–MS analysis. Contribution volatile organic compounds (VOCs) assessed plate-on-plate without physical contact between moulds LAB. order determine inducible VOCs, fungal-LAB co-cultures carried out glass tubes direct GC-MS analyses. Antifungal acetic acid, 2-Nonanone 2-Undecanone produced constitutively all strains. Whereas fourteen VOCs appeared only co-cultures. Six identified co-cultures, three previously mentioned individually tested A. niger airtight contact-less petri dishes assay. Among those, trans-2-Octenal 2-Nonanol had higher niger. These results showed that L. could effectively inhibit growth when vitro. addition, different detected pointing metabolism modulation mediated enhanced activity.

Language: Английский

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An Updated View of the Effect of Probiotic Supplement on Sports Performance: A Detailed Review DOI Creative Commons
Miray Nur Aykut, Esma Nur Erdoğan, Menşure Nur Çelik

et al.

Current Nutrition Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 251 - 263

Published: March 12, 2024

Abstract Purpose of Review Modulation the host microbiota through probiotics has been shown to have beneficial effects on health in growing body research. Exercise increases amount and diversity microorganisms microbiome. Although low- moderate-intensity exercise reduce physiological stress improve immune function, high-intensity prolonged can suppress function microbial due intestinal hypoperfusion. The effect probiotic supplementation sports performance is still being studied; however, questions remain regarding mechanisms action, strain used, dose. In this review, aim was investigate supplements modulation gut alleviation GI symptoms, promotion system, bioavailability nutrients, aerobic metabolism. Recent Findings Probiotic may by reducing adverse exercise. Summary reported positive performance, information about microbiome nutrition athletes not considered most current studies. This limited evaluation performance.

Language: Английский

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