The prebiotic properties of two purified fractions (GL1-E1 and GL1-E2) of exopolysaccharides (EPSs) from GL1 were investigated through fermentation of pure and human fecal cultures. The results indicated that the simulated digestion under saliva, gastric, and small intestinal conditions had no effect on GL1-E1 and GL1-E2. Additionally, GL1-E1 and GL1-E2 can be used as substrates for and growth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThrough previous study, the three yeast α-mannans (MPS) from various sources of Kluyveromyces marxianus (LZ-MPS, MC-MPS, and G-MPS) were preliminarily characterized. In this study, the advanced structural characterization and the in vitro human fecal fermentation behavior of the three MPS were investigated. According to the results of this study, the polysaccharide molecules of the three MPS were aggregated in solution, supporting their branched chain structure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated the interaction among Kluyveromyces marxianus G-Y4 (G-Y4), Lacticaseibacillus paracasei GL1 (GL1) and Lactobacillus helveticus SNA12 (SNA12) that isolated from Tibetan kefir grains. Additionally, the effects of G-Y4 on the growth and biofilm formation of GL1 and SNA12 were determined. The results indicated that G-Y4 promoted the growth of GL1 and SNA12 and improved their biofilm-forming ability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTwo exopolysaccharide fractions (GL1-E1 and GL1-E2) of GL1 were isolated with the molecular weights of 3.9 × 10 Da and 8.2 × 10 Da, respectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, three yeast α-mannans (LZ-MPS, MC-MPS, and G-MPS) were extracted from different sources of Kluyveromyces marxianus. The total sugar content of the three α-mannans ranged from 91.13-97.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this paper, a pot experiment using quartz sands was conducted to study the effects of different concentrations of NaCl (0, 25, 50, 75, 100 mmol·L⁻¹) on the ion absorption, distribution and essential oil components of flowering Schizonepeta tenuifolia. The results showed that as NaCl concentration increased, Na⁺ content of root, stem, leaf and flower increased significantly, and that of the aerial parts was in a higher level than in the root. Regarding the K⁺ content, it decreased in the root but increased in stem, leaf and flower.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSalinity is a major abiotic factor affecting plant growth and secondary metabolism. However, no information is available about its effects on Briq., a traditional Chinese herb.
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