Postbiotics : Science, Technology, and Applications.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- End User License Agreement -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Authors -- Ecology of the Human Gastrointestinal Tract -- INTRODUCTION -- PROBIOTICS -- Beneficial Properties of Probiotics -- Probiotic and Gut Microbiota -- Modulation of the Intestinal Microbiota by the Application of Probiotics -- Modulation of Gut Microbiota-brain Axis by Probiotics -- PREBIOTICS -- Beneficial Properties of Prebiotics -- THE CONSUMPTION OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL HEALTH -- Obstacles and Challenges in the Use of Probiotics -- NUTRITIONAL AND CLINICAL CONCERNS -- Systemic Infections and Chronic Diseases -- Over-Stimulation of the Immune System -- Transmission of Antibiotic-Resistance Genes -- Production of Toxic Metabolites -- Production of Biogenic Amines -- Production of D-Lactic Acid -- Limitations of Probiotic use in the Industry -- Lack of Viability and Stability -- Alteration of the Flavor and Aroma of Probiotic Products -- Postbiotics: A Solution to Leave Problems of the Production and Consumption of Probiotics -- MAIN POSTBIOTIC CONSTITUENTS AND THEIR BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES -- Trimethylamine-N-Oxide (TMAO) -- Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) -- Long-Chain Fatty Acids (LCFAs) -- 4-Ethyl Phenyl Sulfate (4-EPS) -- Indole -- Other Protein-Derived Metabolites -- Polyamines -- Retinoic Acid -- Bile Acids -- Flavonoids -- N-Acyl Amides -- Main Methods for the Preparation of Postbiotics -- MAIN POSTBIOTIC PRODUCER MICROBIAL CELLS -- THE MAIN LABORATORY POSTBIOTIC PRODUCTION PROCESS -- The Primary Step (Inactivation Methods) in the Postbiotic Production Process -- Heat Inactivation (HI) -- UV Inactivation (UV) -- Formalin Inactivation (FI) -- Sonication -- The Secondary Step in the Postbiotic Production Process.

A Brief Discussion on the Extraction of Lipoteichoic Acids, Exopoly saccharides, and Peptidoglycan -- Lipoteichoic Acids -- Exopolysaccharides -- Peptidoglycan -- QUALITY CONTROL: MAIN METHODS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF POSTBIOTICS -- Bioactivity Perspectives and Health Benefits of Postbiotics -- GUT MICROBIOME-BASED THERAPIES: A NEW APPROACH -- PERSPECTIVES ON POSTBIOTICS BIOACTIVITY -- PERSPECTIVES ON THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF POSTBIOTICS -- The Effect of Postbiotics in the Growth Inhibition of the Pathogenic Microbes -- The Effect of Postbiotics in the Immunomodulation -- Modulation of the Gut Microbiota: An Effect of Postbiotics -- The Impact of Postbiotics in the Recuperation of Intestinal Injuries -- The Impact of Postbiotics in Intestinal Barrier Preservation and Reduction of Bacterial Translocation -- The Postbiotics Effects on the Treatment of Diarrhea -- The Impact of Postbiotics in Colitis Treatment -- The Effect of Postbiotics on the Digestive System Functions -- The Role of Postbiotics in the Reduction of Lactose Intolerance -- The Impact of Postbiotics on the Alcohol-Induced Liver Diseases Improvement -- The Postbiotics Impact on the Modulation of Inflammation -- The Effect of Postbiotics in the Growth Inhibition of the Cancer Cells -- The Role of Postbiotics in the Improvement of Food Allergy -- The Effect of Postbiotics in the Reduction of Cholesterol Level -- The Effect of Postbiotics in the Improvement of Colorectal Cancer Therapies -- The Impact of Postbiotics on the Response to Visceral Pain Modulation -- The Effect of Postbiotics on the Respiratory System Functions -- The Effect of Postbiotics in the Reduction of the Aging Effects -- The Role of Postbiotics in the Reduction of Tooth Decay -- The Impact of Postbiotics on the Atopic Dermatitis Treatment -- The Suppression Effect of Postbiotics and Age-Associated Manifestations.

Perspectives on the Postbiotics Application -- PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS -- APPLICATION IN VETERINARY SCOPE -- The Potential Application of Postbiotics in Aquaculture -- Immunostimulation -- Growth -- Disease Resistance -- FOOD APPLICATIONS -- The Challenges and Strategies to Add Postbiotic Components into Food Matrices -- APPROPRIATE FOOD CARRIER FOR POSTBIOTIC COMPOUNDS -- THE ISSUES RELATED TO THE ADDITION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS (POSTBIOTICS) INTO THE FOOD MATRIX -- CURRENT CHALLENGES -- THE BIOAVAILABILITY OF POSTBIOTICS -- THE STRATEGY OF THE ADDITION OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS (POSTBIOTICS) INTO THE FOOD MATRIX -- The Need to Issue a Permit for the Entry of Functional Postbiotic Foods into the Market and Monitor of them -- CONCLUSION -- References -- Back Cover.

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