Anti-Pathogenic Functions of Non-Digestible Oligosaccharides In Vitro.

Non-digestible oligosaccharides (NDOs), complex carbohydrates that resist hydrolysis by salivary and intestinal digestive enzymes, fulfill a diversity of important biological roles. A lot of NDOs are known for their prebiotic properties by stimulating beneficial bacteria in the intestinal microbiota. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) represent the first prebiotics that humans encounter in life.

Potential Limitations of Bioluminescent Xenograft Mouse Models: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: Bioluminescent imaging (BLI) is a versatile technique that offers non-invasive and real-time monitoring of tumor development in preclinical cancer research. However, the technique may be limited by several factors that can lead to misinterpretation of the data. This review aimed to investigate the validity of current BLI tumor models and provide recommendations for future model development.