Comparative Evaluation of Quality and Metabolite Profiles in Using Starter Cultures of and .

The production of good soybean paste primarily depends on the selection of raw materials and fermenting microorganisms, which together influence its characteristic metabolites, taste, and aroma. In this study, we analyzed the relationship between properties and metabolites in samples fermented by alone or with . We developed fast-stable processing techniques to obtain from and using the inoculation method, thereby ensuring safety in the production of soybean paste.

Metabolite Profile and Immunomodulatory Properties of Bellflower Root Vinegar Produced Using A11-2.

Fermented vinegar is prepared from grains and medicinal plants. Here, we produced vinegar from peeled and unpeeled roots of bellflowers () using A11-2 and analyzed bellflower vinegar (BV) samples using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry over 15 days of fermentation to assess the quality. We also evaluated their antibacterial and immunoenhancing effects using RAW 264.

Stem Cell Therapy for Neurogenic Bladder After Spinal Cord Injury: Clinically Possible?

Neurogenic bladder (NB) after spinal cord injury (SCI) is a common complication that inhibits normal daily activities and reduces the quality of life. Regrettably, the current therapeutic methods for NB are inadequate. Therefore, numerous studies have been conducted to develop new treatments for NB associated with SCI.