Microbiome dynamics: Defenses against foodborne threat

Shruthi Sridhar *

Department of life sciences, Mount Carmel college, Autonomous, Bangalore, India.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 013–016
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.3013
 
Publication history: 
Received on 19 August 2024; revised on 27 September 2024; accepted on 30 September 2024
 
Abstract: 
The gut microbiome is a diverse ecosystem of microorganisms inhabiting the human gastrointestinal tract, playing a crucial role in health and disease. This review examines inter-individual variability in gut microbiota composition and the impact of diet, genetics, and environmental factors on microbial diversity. It explores how probiotics and bacteriocins can serve as therapeutic agents against foodborne pathogens, offering alternatives or synergists to traditional antibiotics. The mechanisms through which probiotics interact with pathogens and the therapeutic potential of bacteriocins are analyzed. Emphasizing the need for further research, this review underscores the importance of elucidating gut microbiome interactions to improve health and disease management strategies.
 
Keywords: 
Gut Microbiome; Probiotics; Bacteriocins; Pathogen Prevention; Dysbiosis
 
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