Current Updates on Microbiota Restoration and Modulation by Functional Products
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 December 2023) | Viewed by 1720
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microbiota; oxidative stress; in vitro; antioxidant; natural compounds; fermentation; healthy beverages; vegan supplements; non dairy products
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Dear Colleagues,
The human gut microbiota is vital in maintaining host health and well-being. Recent research has highlighted the significant impact of dysbiosis, characterized by alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiota, on various diseases and disorders. Microbiota restoration and modulation through functional products have emerged as promising strategies to promote healthy gut microbiota and prevent or treat associated conditions. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of microbiota restoration and modulation advancements using functional products. It explores the latest research findings, methodologies, and technologies used to understand the complex interactions between gut microbiota and functional products. Furthermore, it delves into the diverse range of functional products, including prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, and dietary interventions, that have shown potential in modulating the gut microbiota and improving human health.
The Special Issue encompasses a broad spectrum of research, covering both in vitro and in vivo studies, clinical trials, and translational research. Contributions include investigations into the mechanisms of action through which functional products interact with the gut microbiota, the effects of these interactions on host health, and the optimization of functional product formulations for enhanced microbiota modulation.
Topics covered in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:
- Elucidation of the mechanisms of action of functional products on the gut microbiota composition and activity;
- Characterization of the impact of functional products on host metabolism, immune response, and overall health;
- Clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of functional products for microbiota modulation;
- Optimization of functional product formulations, including encapsulation techniques, to enhance their stability and delivery to the gut;
- Novel approaches and technologies for targeted delivery of functional products to specific gut regions;
- Investigations into the potential of novel functional products, such as microbial-derived therapeutics and genetically engineered probiotics, for microbiota restoration and modulation;
- Application of functional products for preventing and treating specific diseases associated with dysbiosis, including metabolic disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, and immune-related conditions.
Dr. Emanuel Vamanu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- probiotic
- prebiotic
- microbiota
- functional products
- extraction
- fermentation
- bee products
- pattern
- degenerative diseases
- oxidative stress
- vegan food
- probiotic beverages
- kombucha
- in vitro study
