Gut Microbes and Probiotics
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Gut Microbiota".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1034
Special Issue Editors
Interests: single-cell encapsulation of probiotics; targeted functional food creation; food ingredient stabilization and nutritional delivery systems; natural polymer materials; food packaging
Interests: novel approaches for food engineering; hydrocolloids; emulsions; protein processing; sonoprocessing; food packaging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to introduce this Special Issue on “Gut Microbes and Probiotics”, which presents recent advances in probiotic development, microbe–host interactions, and their roles in gut health.
The human gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining host health through the metabolism of nutrients, regulation of the immune system, and defense against pathogens. Probiotics help sustain intestinal homeostasis and modulate immune responses. Recently, growing attention has been focused on the complex interactions between gut microbes and the host, particularly on the beneficial effects of probiotics and their metabolites.
This Special Issue aims to collect high-quality original research articles and reviews exploring the impact of probiotics on gut health. Topics of interest include the development of probiotic strains, the mechanisms by which probiotics maintain intestinal health, and the effects of their metabolites—such as short-chain fatty acids, indole derivatives, cell wall components, and exopolysaccharides—on gut health. We also welcome studies focusing on the protection, stabilization, and targeted delivery of probiotics, including microencapsulation, biomaterial-based carriers, controlled release formulations, and single-cell surface modifications, which are critical for maintaining probiotic viability and functionality during gastrointestinal transit.
Submissions employing in vitro models, in vivo experiments, clinical trials, or multi-omics approaches are encouraged. This Special Issue provides a timely platform for advancing the scientific understanding of gut microbiota and probiotics, as well as their translational potential in nutrition and health.
Dr. Runan Zhao
Prof. Dr. Wenjun Wang
Guest Editors
Dr. Yini Liu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- gut microbe
- probiotics
- host–microbe interactions
- microbiome-based interventions
- microencapsulation
- targeted delivery system
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