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Compatibility of each strain in a multi-strain probiotic (MSP), along with its properties, becomes a strong base for its formulation. In this study, single-strain probiotics (SSPs) and multi-strain probiotics (MSPs) were evaluated in vitro for strain...

This research investigates how different fermentation techniques using non-Saccharomyces yeast (Candida ethanolica Ce, Hanseniaspora guilliermondii Hg, Hanseniaspora thailandica Ht) and Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Sc) affect the synthesis of hesperidin...

Acute diarrhoea is a prevalent condition in puppies, frequently accompanied by a reduction in daily weight gain and an elevated risk of mortality. The utilisation of probiotics has been demonstrated to facilitate the restoration of intestinal microfl...

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of in ovo co-supplementation of chicken embryos with a multi-strain probiotic containing effective microorganisms and zinc glycine chelate on total antioxidant capacity; concentrations of sulfhydryl g...

Probiotics, whether consisting of a single strain or multiple strains, are attracting growing interest in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, their efficacy remains a matter of controversy and requires careful consideration. A...

The aim of the study was to determine differences in the proteome and peptidome and zinc concentrations in the serum and tissues of chickens supplemented with a multi-strain probiotic and/or zinc glycine chelate in ovo. A total of 1400 fertilized bro...

Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) infection induces severe, often fatal, watery diarrhea and vomiting in neonatal piglets, characterized by profound dehydration, villus atrophy, and catastrophic mortality rates approaching 100% in unprotected he...

Intestinal fibrosis is a common complication of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and, to date, effective and safe antifibrotic drugs are still lacking. Emerging evidence suggests that probiotics may provide novel strategies to counteract fibrotic p...

Immunosenescence is the adverse change in the human immune function during aging, leaving older people more prone to an increased risk of infections and morbidity. Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are very common among older people, o...

Background: Gut microbiota has metabolic activity which influences mucosal homeostasis, local and systemic immune responses, and other anatomical systems (i.e., brain). The effects of dysbiosis are still poorly studied in Human Immunodeficiency Virus...

A multi-strain yeast-based paraprobiotic (MsYbP) comprising inactive cells and polysaccharides (β-glucan, mannan oligosaccharides, and oligosaccharides) derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Cyberlindnera jadinii could ensure optimal growth...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) present a significant health challenge for women globally, particularly due to high recurrence rates. This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study conducted at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, India, evaluated the effec...

Multi-strain probiotics (MSP) are considered innovative antibiotics’ substitutes supporting superior gut health and immunity of farmed rabbits. The promising roles of MSP on performance, intestinal immunity, integrity and transporters, and resi...

This study examined the effects of multi-strain probiotics (BL) and Perilla frutescens seed extract (PSE), alone or in combination, on weaning piglets. In total, 96 weaning piglets were allocated into four treatments: CON group (the basal diet), PSE...

Background/Objectives: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a major healthcare-associated infection associated with profound antibiotic-induced gut microbiome disruption that frequently persists after clinical resolution. This pilot study...

Microalgae represent a promising solution in addressing the impacts associated with the current agricultural and manufacturing practices which are causing irreparable environmental damage. Microalgae have considerable biosynthetic potential, being a...

Gut modulation by multi-strain probiotics (MSPs) is considered an effective strategy for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The combination of nanomaterial-based MSPs can improve their viability and resistance and can allow their targeted rel...

The use of probiotics for health benefits is becoming popular because of the quest for safer products with protective and therapeutic effects against diseases and infectious agents. The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance among pathogens...

Synbiotics, including probiotics and prebiotics, are useful for patients with functional bowel disorders. However, which synbiotics are beneficial for patients with which diseases, especially those with functional diarrhea (FDr) with high fecal calpr...

Escherichia coli is an important commensal of our gut, however, many pathogenic strains exist, causing various severe infections in the gut or beyond. Due to several antibiotic resistance patterns of E. coli, research of alternative treatments or adj...

Antibacterial drugs (commonly known as antibiotics) are essential for eradicating bacterial infections. Nowadays, antibacterial discovery has become an imperative need due to the lack of efficacious antibiotics, the ever-increasing development of mul...

The spread of infectious diseases is a complex system in which pathogens, humans, the environment, and sometimes vectors interact. Mathematical and simulation modelling is a suitable approach to investigate the dynamics of such complex systems. The 2...

The prohibition of certain coccidiostats in poultry has created a need to seek an alternative to control Eimeria infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of effective microorganisms (EM) in a multi-strain probiotic (Bokashi^®),...

Tuberculosis remains the most afflicting infectious disease known by humankind, with one quarter of the population estimated to have it in the latent state. Discovering antituberculosis drugs is a challenging, complex, expensive, and time-consuming t...

SARS-CoV-2 continues to upend human life by posing novel threats related to disease spread and mutations. Current models for the disease burden of SARS-CoV-2 consider the aggregate nature of the virus without differentiating between the potency of it...

Introduction: Intestinal colonization with multi-drug resistant (MDR) microorganisms is a consequence of antimicrobial-induced gut dysbiosis. Given the effect of probiotics in modulating gut microbiota, the aim of the study was to investigate whether...

Background/Objectives: Probiotic interventions can alleviate gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, but evidence comparing multi-strain combinations at different doses remains limited. We evaluated whether formulation potency influences clinical and micro...

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and is colonized by a diverse microbiota that works in harmony to protect the skin. However, when skin damage occurs, the skin microbiota is also disrupted, and pathogens can invade the wound and cause...

Background and aim: Neurobehavioral changes associated with food allergies have been reported, but the therapeutic effects of probiotics have not been fully explored. Our study aimed to investigate the impact of multi-strain probiotics on neurobehavi...

Motivation: We aim to study the boundary stability and persistence of positive odes in mathematical epidemiology models by importing structural tools from chemical reaction networks. This is largely a review work, which attempts to congregate the fie...

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a multifactorial disease, causing inflammation of the bowel. The exact root of NEC is still unknown, but a low weight and gestational age at birth are known causes. Furthermore, antibiotic use and abnorm...

The health benefits of kefir consumption have been well-known for hundreds of years. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of kefir milk and the probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Ž2 isolated from kefir grains on the im...

Probiotics are suggested to improve pig health, nutrient utilisation, performance, and they may reduce nitrogen (N) pollution. However, the effectivity of a single strain might be different from that of a multi-strain. The study was conducted to inve...

The urogenital microbiota is dominated by Lactobacillus that, together with Bifidobacterium, creates a physiological barrier counteracting pathogen infections. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a multi-strain probiotic formulation...

Background/Objectives: Infectious diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) have become alarming health issues worldwide due to the ever-increasing emergence of multidrug resistance. In silico approaches can accelerate the identification a...

Background: The main nutritional goal for premature neonates is to achieve a postnatal growth rate that the neonate would have experienced in utero. Postnatal growth failure is, however, very common in very and extremely low birth weight neonates. Th...

Use of probiotic supplements, the benefits of which have not been proven in sportspeople, is becoming more widespread among runners. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a multi-strain probiotic on body composition, cardiorespiratory f...

The effects of different forms of multi-strain probiotics on weaning piglets are limitedly addressed. Thus, this study investigated the effects of live or inanimate multi-strain probiotics comprising Lactobacillus plantarum, Streptococcus thermophilu...

The emergence of antibiotic-resistant food-borne pathogens, especially Escherichia coli O157:H7, highlights the urgent need for innovative treatment strategies, particularly in light of rising resistances and the ongoing controversy surrounding antib...

Infectious diseases remain a substantial public health concern as they are among the leading causes of death. Immunization by vaccination can reduce the infectious diseases-related risk of suffering and death. Many countries have developed COVID-19 v...

As many as 70% of athletes who practice endurance sports report experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, such as abdominal pain, intestinal gurgling or splashing (borborygmus), diarrhea or the presence of blood in the stool, that occur during or...

The aim of this randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of multi-strain probiotic in adults with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). The patients were randomized to receive a mi...

Constipation is currently one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, and its causes are diverse. Multi-strain probiotics are often considered a more effective treatment than single-strain probiotics. In this study, a constipation model was co...

Background/Objectives: the vaginal microbiota is known to confer protection in the genital ecosystem, due to the predominance of different Lactobacillus species, playing a crucial role in women’s health; alterations in the composition of the mi...

Post-infectious fatigue is a common complication that can lead to decreased physical efficiency, depression, and impaired quality of life. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota has been proposed as a contributing factor, as the gut–brain axis plays a...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with immune imbalance, including elevated IgE levels and mast cell activation mediated by Th2 cytokines, leading to allergic inflammation and impaired skin barrier function. Current treatment...

This study aimed to investigate the role of a multi-strain probiotic compound containing Bacillus mesentericus, Bacillus coagulans, Enterococcus faecalis, and Clostridium butyricum as an in-feed zinc oxide (ZnO) alternative in growth performance...

The use of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-based sensors for strain–strain applications is showcased in this paper. Extensive use of MWCNTs has been done for the fabrication and implementation of flexible sensors due to their enhanced electrical...

Embedded fiber Bragg gratings are increasingly applied for in-situ strain measurement in fiber-reinforced plastics, integral to high-end aerospace equipment. Existing research primarily focuses on in-plane strain measurement, limited by the fact that...

The fiber optic sensors (FOSs) are commonly used for large-scale structure monitoring systems for their small size, noise free and low electrical risk characteristics. Embedded fiber optic sensors (FOSs) lead to micro-damage in composite structures....