Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which are mostly gram-positive bacteria, are frequently utilized in the food fermentation processes. In the last decade, LAB has been used in the development of probiotics to promote health and well-being by boosting the immune system and balancing gut microbes. An effective probiotic must have the capacity to adhere to human epithelial cells, and produce antimic…
Diarrhea is considered as a major global problem with a mortality number of 1.6 million globally, and a third-leading cause of children mortality in the world. One of the causes of diarrhea is Salmonella typhi infection and is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, causing more than a hundred thousand mortality each year. The presence of antibioticresistant strains makes it even h…
Indonesia is a country with high biodiversity and many plants' potential for pharmaceutical and biotechnology research. Pangium edule is one of the local Indonesian spices usually used for a specific cuisine. Currently, there are few studies of P. edule as a food preservative agent and none on its medicinal use. P. edule seeds contain antioxidants, alkaloids, and polyphenolic compounds, whic…