The gut metabolome refers to the collection of metabolites, or small molecules, present in the gastrointestinal tract. It consists of hormones, neurotransmitters, enzymes, vitamins, and other chemicals that are released as a result of digestion and...
Prebiotics are “a non-digestive food element that beneficially impacts the host by selectively encouraging the growth and activity of one or a restricted number of bacteria in the colon, and thereby improves human health,” according to...
A microbiome signature is a unique identifier for a particular microbiome. This unique identifier can be used to track the changes in a microbiome over time or to compare different microbiomes. Microbiome Signatures are beneficial for understanding...
Definition Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a potent endotoxin present in the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, causes chronic immune responses associated with inflammation. LPS are chemical molecules located in the outer membrane of Gram-negative...