Publications by authors named "G Jan"

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, can bring health benefits to the host. Most of these organisms are found naturally in the human gastrointestinal tract. Escherichia coli strains Nissle 1917 (EcN), and CEC15 have shown beneficial effects in murine models of intestinal inflammation, such as colitis and mucositis.

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The prevalence of food allergies has increased in recent decades in industrialized developed countries. Defects are influenced by environmental factors in early life, including early colonizers of the human gut microbiota. Therapeutic solutions are limited, and the lack of efficient treatments has led to the search for new treatments, including biotherapies.

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Introduction: The discovery and development of new phytomedicines can be greatly aided by plants because of their tremendous therapeutic benefits, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, lack of side effects, and cheaper therapies. In this regard, , generally known as oak, is used in folkloric medicine for treating and preventing various human disorders, including diabetes.

Aim: For this purpose, the present study aimed to evaluate crude methanolic extract and various fractions of for antihyperlipidemic and antihyperglycemic potential followed by the analysis of active compounds.

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Purpose/background: Assessing the level of psychosocial assistance provided for healthcare workers (HCWs) at and outside of work is crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the psychosocial support provided to HCWs and analyze its effectiveness during COVID-19 at one of the biggest hospitals in Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh. In this study, we hypothesized that psychosocial support for HCWs will enhance their performance and total welfare.

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Lactobacillus delbrueckii CIDCA 133 is a promising health-promoting bacterium shown to alleviate intestinal inflammation. However, the specific bacterial components responsible for these effects remain largely unknown. Here, we demonstrated that consuming extractable proteins from the CIDCA 133 strain effectively relieved acute ulcerative colitis in mice.

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