Food preservatives are essential for maintaining the safety and quality of food products. Nisin and natamycin are natural food preservatives extensively used in the food industry to enhance various food products' shelf life and safety. Nisin, a polycyclic antibacterial peptide, is effective against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive bacteria, including foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Microbiota-released extracellular vesicles (MEVs) have emerged as a key player in intercellular signaling. However, their involvement in the gut-brain axis has been poorly investigated. We hypothesize that MEVs cross host cellular barriers and deliver their cargoes of bioactive compounds to the brain.
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Asthma, a lung disorder that causes impaired respiratory function, is characterized by an apparent infiltration of inflammatory cells. Gentisic acid (GA), a phenolic acid common in food ingredients, has antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its potential application in mitigating asthma, however, remains unexplored.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhile the majority of spp. isolated in clinical laboratories are typically associated with episodes of colonization or superficial infections, this fungal species has gained recognition as an opportunistic pathogen, leading to invasive infections worldwide. In this article, we present a case series of spp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMedical plants play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry due to their natural synthesis of active compounds. Synthetic methods exist, which provide fewer effective molecules compared to those naturally occurring. , a significant medicinal plant, synthesizes vital vinca alkaloids and various secondary metabolites widely used in cancer and hypertension treatment.
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