Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) strains infect millions annually with their ability to colonize the gut and form biofilms contributing to antibiotic resistance. Moreover, CXCL8 (IL-8), TNF-ɑ, and ICAM-1 are genes involved in the inflammatory host response against EHEC infection. Thymus vulgaris, generally known as common thyme, is a traditional medicinal plant with antibacterial …
"Pediococcus acidilactici is a non-pathogenic probiotic bacteria that can improve gut health by adhering to intestinal cells and inhibiting pathogen adherence. To create an easy-to-use product, probiotics are often produced in powdered form using spray drying. However, this drying method can affect the probiotic's viability and functionality. This study examined the impact of spray drying in…
Probiotic is a non-pathogenic microorganism that can benefit its host. Therefore to start colonization and increase their transit time in the gut so the probiotic can interact with the host and give health benefits they must adhere to the intestinal epithelial cells. Bacterial adhesion is a key probiotic property that Pediococcus acidilactici must have as a probiotic. The ability of the P. a…